A Mid-century Mirage At 13th & Lombard
The Shadow slips behind the stucco of this illusive apartment building to reveal nearly a century of commercial occupation > more
The Marvelous Multiple Occupations Of The Midtown II
Last June, one of Center City's last classic diners, Midtown II at 11th and Sansom, closed its lunch counter for good. The high-profile property is now under development, although plans for the space remain elusive. The Shadow takes us behind the façade to reveal a lively list of tenants and a colorful history of reuse > more
In Shadow Of “Fergie Tower,” Fergie’s Pub Keeps The Pints Coming
When Fergie's opened in the 1994, the city's first contemporary "gastro pub" was born. The Shadow has the backstory on the beloved Philadelphia bar and the 150-year-old carriage house on Sansom Street > more
Behind The Bar At Dirty Frank’s
The Shadow saddles up to the bar at Dirty Frank's with the backstory on one of Philadelphia's most beloved dives > more
Unlisted Philadelphia: Substation #7
Ben Leech spotlights unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places with his architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. With this installment, an electrical substation in Art Deco disguise > more
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