Front vertical columns read "LEATHER GOODS" and "HUNTING GOODS". Main side panel has illustration of a happy fisherman, brand names, "SHOT GUN SHELLS - FOR QUICK RELIEF - HOT DROPS(?) - 10¢". 자세히 보기
"Grand Theatre - TALKIES - Matinee Daily." Converted from church to moviehouse in 1911. Silent films and vaudeville acts. 900 seats, 1 screen, charged more than other theaters because air conditioned. 자세히 보기
"Klosfit Petticoat... fits without... wrinkles..." Advertisement for women's undergarments. These items were available at a business a few blocks down on Arch Street. 자세히 보기
"The Bicycle with the National Reputation". Vertical signs read "BLACK BEAUTY." HBC owner Max Sladkin purchased the property in 1919 to manufacture bicycles and bicycle parts. Other signage as well 자세히 보기
Lettering has been exposed for a long time, and as the years pass, the words become clearer. The whole facade along Moyamensing is covered in signage, and it continues around the corner on Clarion. 자세히 보기
The Esslinger Brewery used an iconic yellow and red script logo. Some of these colors and letters are still visible in this collage of overlapping signage. 자세히 보기
"John Evans' Sons, Inc." Oldest springmaker in the United States, still in business today. This building housed the business from 1870 to 1967. 자세히 보기
Located at entrance to Trotter's Alley, a blue-brick alley leading through the storefront buildings to a courtyard behind. Unsure of authenticity, may have been painted for the movie "Beloved." 자세히 보기
Edward Corner Marine Merchandize Warehouse, 1921. "Rope and Canvas, Anchors and Chains, Canvas Covers, Boat Supplies, New and Used Rope, Blocks and Falls, Blasting Mats, We Buy Old Rope." 자세히 보기
From left to right on 13th Street facade: "MONEY LUGGAGE CLOTHING WATCHES DIAMONDS MONEY"; Snyder facade reads ""STANLEY'S (?) LOANS" and "GOODS OF VALUE" 자세히 보기
"15¢" Seems to have been part of a larger sign, visible up close on the 2nd floor outdoor deck at The Standard Tap. 자세히 보기
Brightly colored ads for Society Hill Furniture; just beneath are fairly visible ads for Wurlitzer. Named the Wurlitzer Piano Building, was built in 1894 to serve as a showroom for their pianos. 자세히 보기
"Block Go-Carts", located here in the 1920s; older signage appears beneath, other signage illegible. 자세히 보기
"Piedmont" in angled script, with faint pack of cigarettes next to the "5¢" at the right. Piedmont was a popular cigarette brand around 1910, due to inserting baseball cards in their packs. 자세히 보기
The storefront here perhaps housed the retail store or workshop of "Joseph Cornelius, John Wanamaker Upholsterer” at one time - it is unsure. Interesting lettering nonetheless. 자세히 보기
Last remaining coalyard building on 13th street.Most of the sign on the facade of this small structure is illegible, but at bottom right you can read "CUMMINGS COAL" 자세히 보기
"MANUFACTURERS LEATHER BELTING" The company manufactured belting for use with engines and tooling (as opposed to those used in keeping up one’s pants). 자세히 보기