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Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: Steinmetz Marble Works in Callowhill
History

Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: Steinmetz Marble Works in Callowhill

Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this installment, a rock-solid stone mason on Ridge Avenue

Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: ALCO Clothes in Callowhill
History

Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: ALCO Clothes in Callowhill

Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this first installment, a dapper garments manufacturer on 11th Street

Coasting Along Callowhill’s Bike Lane to the Past
Preservation

Coasting Along Callowhill’s Bike Lane to the Past

A former bicycle factory at 10th and Buttonwood Streets switches gears to meet 21st century needs

Bad Things in Philadelphia: Stealing Elections on Skid Row
History

Bad Things in Philadelphia: Stealing Elections on Skid Row

Hidden City’s Skid Row scholar Steve Metraux examines rigged polling in the 1950s and the flophouse vote

Northern Liberties Couple Digs History After Unearthing Artifacts Beneath Their Home
Preservation

Northern Liberties Couple Digs History After Unearthing Artifacts Beneath Their Home

Matt and Melissa Dunphy dug deep into the world of amateur archeology after discovering a Colonial-era privy while renovating their home. Michele Zipkin has the story

For Callowhill Neighborhood, Whose BIDing Will Be Done?
Urbanism

For Callowhill Neighborhood, Whose BIDing Will Be Done?

Longtime Callowhill residents and real estate developers clash over the creation of a Business Improvement District as the neighborhood begins to transition. Kimberly Haas has the story

Waking The Quakers As Callowhill Stirs
History

Waking The Quakers As Callowhill Stirs

Harry K. takes us inside an old Quaker meeting house at 6th and Noble that was leveled with the rest of East Callowhill during urban renewal. The industrial area is springing back to life after decades of desolation

An Indelible Corner Of The Eraserhood
History

An Indelible Corner Of The Eraserhood

The Shadow heads down to the corner of Ridge Avenue and 11th Street where an attractive wire and steel warehouse stands out like a diamond among broken glass


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