Spots in Philadelphia, photographed by the people who stood there.

The head house is a national historic landmark, one of the oldest colonial markets in America. Built in 1745, the covered colonnade marketplace was called “the shambles“. At the north end, a three-story fire house known as “the Head House“ was built in 1805. It’s located at the south end of society hill near South Street. On Sundays, there’s a year-round farmers market. Other events are sometimes held, and some of the restaurants on the west side sometimes use the space for outdoor dining

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The Atwater Kent Museum was the museum of the city of Philadelphia. Sadly, throughout the museum’s history the city never committed the funding needed. At best it was not well curated and did not tell a cohesive story. A couple of years ago the court approved sale of all the museums property to Drexel University. This property is closed off and seemjngly abandoned now. A little known fact is that this building was the original home to the Franklin Institute.

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“A Philadelphia tradition since 1921“. Termini Bros is one of the old school Philadelphia Italian bakeries in Philadelphia, and one of the oldest surviving bakeries in the country. This is their original location and they have several outposts, including in the Reading Terminal Market. When I visited, there was a tour bus out front. The shop is gorgeous and the offerings are good. Personally, I prefer Isgro Pastries on Christian Street, but that’s probably as controversial as picking the best cheesesteak. (Hint, it’s Angelo’s, or John’s Philadelphia Roast Pork.)

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John’s roast pork, since 1930, without argument, makes one of the best roast pork sandwiches in the city. This is arguably what true locals get rather than a cheesesteak. Although their cheesesteaks are always ranked as one of the best too (check with a local on how to order so you don’t look like a rube.). Recently awarded a Michelin ‘Bib Gormand’ ranking on top of numerous other awards.

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A fascinating bit of history. In the early days of Philadelphia going “down to the river” was really going down! These steps from Fromt St to Water St took you to the river edge. Note in the photo that its now a fair distance to Columbus Blvd, beyond which the riverfront and piers were by the later 18-early 1900s.

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Dating back in the 1700s. There are a few old churches in the neighborhood here with old burial grounds. I’m not sure if this is a church or a community center nowadays. You can see in the photos that day to offer a tour map.

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You’ve got to know this place is there to find it. Washington Avenue Pier, located along the river at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Columbus Boulevard opened in 2014 as the second park to be completed by DRWC. The design of Washington Avenue Pier honors its evolving role on the waterfront from shipbuilding center to port-of-entry to naturalized finger pier. As with all Waterfront sites, Washington Avenue Pier has a complex history. It it located near the site of the nation's first Navy yard and was Philadelphia's immigration station, which welcomed over 1 million new Americans from the 1870’s through the First World War. In honor of this history, Jody Pinto created "Land Buoy",…

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Former golf course in the fifties sixties has paved paths and also trails interactive map QR codes with you tube videos and good historical environmental info.

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