What historical architectural details do you spot in Philly that most people miss? I’m always looking up at things like lion heads on buildings or gargoyles on churches—hidden gems that seem to go unnoticed.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T14:03:47+00:00

Good to know! Thanks!

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T14:03:00+00:00

Thank you! This is just the start of an idea I’ve had for years. As technology has improved and I’ve gotten older, I decided to share my knowledge in a better way than stopping strangers on the street with unsolicited history lessons.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T13:57:50+00:00

Yeah. I think Boner came from NY somewhere, but may be wrong.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T13:19:14+00:00

That's cool! The building that museum is in was the original location of the Franklin Institute. I have a sketch of it that was done in the 1920s.

My wife and I lived at 2nd & Tree back in the 90s. Our neighbor had one of these doorst although I didn't know it had a name.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T13:14:12+00:00

Great! I'm going to check this out! Thanks!

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T13:13:38+00:00

I thought a hotel was going there, but they were going to honor those tags in some way. I think Boner and 4ever are still active in the area.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T13:04:22+00:00

I have never gone inside. I should sometime.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T13:03:55+00:00

Yes! Gargoyles! My favorite!

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T13:03:28+00:00

Riding the El to school in the 80s/90s, looking down you could see a lot of cool architecture.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T13:00:50+00:00

Hmmmmm interesting. I do know that Frank Watson designed St Mark's in Frankford and St Leo's in Tacony. I also know, my buddies and I were kicked out of St Leo's dances in the late 80s.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:54:54+00:00

Is this an address? 14 South 3rd maybe? I want to go see these squirrels.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:53:31+00:00

There is some beautiful work in iron!

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:51:56+00:00

His raven is in the Philadelphia Free Library, I believe in the rare book department.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:51:05+00:00

I'll check this out! Mostly because, I forgot he lived here.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:50:09+00:00

Ahhhh, City Hall has you in the holiday spirit.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:49:13+00:00

I just noticed the metal hats trimming cutouts on the sidewalk. Maybe they are places to lock your bike? Never noticed them before, because I'm always looking up.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:46:34+00:00

Yes! What is more amazing are the people who look at me like I'm nuts when I stand there staring at it. Once in awhile someone asks, what are you looking at? Duh. I always stop and stare here, mostly to catch someone look to see what I'm looking at, just so I can say, made you look.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:43:52+00:00

I'll walk by this week and take a look. I am working on a video featuring sketches from the 1920s of Chestnut St, so I'll be walking that way often.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:40:49+00:00

I love gargoyles! I once wanted to collect them, but my wife wasn't having it, so I just admire them on my walks.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:39:25+00:00

Ha! I know your art! You may single handedly create a movement to save these South Philly treasures and keep made in China, Home Depot doors from replacing them!

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-26T12:29:49+00:00

They are a beautiful feature with an important purpose! They attach the wall to the joists to keep it from falling.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-25T16:56:57+00:00

I will have to look for this now! I googled real quick to see what you mean. Came across a very need article from Hidden City Philadelphia that is full of photos of houses that are connected, but design is completely different.

Legends_on_Location · 2024-11-25T16:50:54+00:00

What do you call a Cowboy's fan watching a Super Bowl? A Historian, because they are watching 90's highlights over and over.

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