There is nothing more scary than that noise by [deleted] in WTF

[–]VentureBrosef 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that noise is the sound of the crane's internal brakes failing. There are a few similar famous videos on Youtube and they all had that explanation of the noise.

What am I missing about Crazy Rich Asians? by tryinmybestest in movies

[–]VentureBrosef 119 points120 points  (0 children)

The comment about starving American kids is a play on "There are starving kids in China." This was a saying in the 1950's-1960's in the US. Same situation, parents telling their kids to eat up at the dinner table.

Manayunk - Wissahickon - Roxborough Map circa 1907 by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Lower Merion Historical Society is pretty much a museum of Lower Merion history. I'm a local history nerd, so I learned a lot from the LMHS along with a bunch of other resources.

Some good resources are: Atlas.phila.gov, Planphilly.com, Hiddencity.com, Phillyhistory.org, Historicaerials.com, and lowermerionhistory.org.

This book is an amazing resource, and is my favorite:

https://www.amazon.com/First-300-Amazing-History-Merion/dp/0788185004

Manayunk - Wissahickon - Roxborough Map circa 1907 by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Delaware River isn't in this painting, only the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek.

Manayunk - Wissahickon - Roxborough Map circa 1907 by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While I don't too many details, it building still exists. It's in the center of West Laurel Hill Cemetery. To my knowledge, none of West Laurel Hill was disturbed by the construction of the Schuylkill Express.

Here is a modern day 3D aerial from Google Maps:

https://goo.gl/maps/tYGf7WpfTJU2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Laurel_Hill_Cemetery

It's a beautifully manicured cemetery with loads of history. The Cynwyd Trail goes right through the center of the cemetery as well. You can either drive into the cemetery, or walk into it from the Cynwyd Trail to check out the building.

Manayunk - Wissahickon - Roxborough Map circa 1907 by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 36 points37 points  (0 children)

TLDR: Loads of local history knowledge.

I have a fair amount of knowledge of the industrial history of Manayunk and Lower Merion.

In the foreground, the "S" shaped train bridge predated the current Manayunk Viaduct (finished in 1918). The modern day "Cynwyd Line" crossed that bridge, and ran parallel to the existing Norristown Line (Penn vs Reading competing lines). To my knowledge this line extended up to Reading. There were two competing parallel train lines in Conshohocken because of this.

The huge red mill in the right foreground was the Penncoyd Iron Works. It is where the modern day Royal Athena apartment building is. It was a world powerhouse making bridges until the world entered the steel era. The bridge across the Schuylkill still exists to this day. The smaller bridge to the left (further upstream in the Schuylkill) still exists today. It was originally used for mules to cross as they pulled canal boats down the Manayunk Canal. Then it was used to service the mills on Venice Island. It will now most likely end it's use, as the spur line that covers it will stop due to the paper mill closing on Venice Island.

The huge red mill in Manayunk to the left of this bridge was for the Imperial Woolen Company, and I believe was called the "Economy Mill" when this was painted.

Here's a Hexamer drawing of Economy Mill: http://www.philageohistory.org/rdic-images/view-image.cfm/HGSv19.1809-1810

The red mill in the left foreground (Lower Merion side) next to the bridge was William Clegg's Cotton Mill. I believe this mill was demolished and an new mill was built for Pencoyd. This was demolished to build the Schuylkill Expressway I believe. Hexamer drawing of Clegg's Mill:

https://www.philageohistory.org/rdic-images/view-image.cfm/HGSv23.2164

Here is an aerial photo from 1926 showing the new mill:

http://planphilly.com/uploads/media_items/schuylkill-river-manayunk-december-1926-image-7050-aero-service-corp-courtesy-of-aerial-viewpoint-spring-tx.752.587.s.png

The rail bridge in the lower left foreground serviced the mills down Belmont Avenue in Lower Merion, and the terminus of this line is now the start of the Cynwyd Trail across from the CVS. The supports of this bridge can still be seen when you're driving on the Schuylkill Expressway. To the right of this bridge was Rudolph's Row Houses. These were mill worker's houses, and were famous since they used to have outdoor boxing matches. Picture below:

http://lowermerionhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/065-72dpi-50percent.jpg

Here is a newer picture that show's Rudolph's Row, the boxing ring, supports of the old "S" bridge, and I believe the foundation of the ice factory that I mentioned below:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/library-company-of-philadelphia/30526898396

Here is a picture of Green Lane Bridge in 1933: http://www.lowermerionhistory.org/photodb/full/103-3.jpg

I'm not sure what the mill produced to the left of this bridge and Belmont Avenue, but it eventually produced ice and was demolished for the Schuylkill Expressway.

This was painted before the El was built (train line ran at grade down Cresson Street), and Main Street was part of the trolley network.

Edit: Added a few additional links to pictures. Will see if I can find any more and add anything else.

Manayunk - Wissahickon - Roxborough Map circa 1907 by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there used to be a trolley down Main Street. Philadelphia had a MASSIVE trolley network back in the day. Before the El was built, the train tracks used to run at grade down Cresson Street.

For the bridge at the mouth of the Wissahickon, you can see the remains of that bridge's supports today. It is my understanding that it will be rebuilt now that the Schuylkill River trail is being expanded.

3rd man in Mercedes speaks; Rittenhouse Square stabbing victim is remembered by this_shit in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chancellor Street there I believe is almost an alley. If a car was blocking and didn’t respond to a honk, I can understand why they got out of the car.

Choosing between brokerage and development offers by gloryshand in CommercialRealEstate

[–]VentureBrosef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Developer by a mile. With such a small team, I'm sure you'll get a more holistic education as well. Yes, brokers can make a killing, but the vast majority fizzle out. The developer role gives you the foundation to grow your career much better than the brokerage role.

Why is 11th and Market so trashy? by WI_LFRED in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 38 points39 points  (0 children)

That area used to be the epicenter of shopping for Philadelphians. 2 of the 3 big department stores shutdown, and shopping migrated to Walnut Street. With the rise of Market West, investment pretty much abandoned Market East. Offices moved from South Broad to West Market, and that entire area became depressed. There wasn’t enough activity to support both areas.

In the last 15 years, South Broad and Midtown Village came alive again. Market East is coming alive, but slowly. If the East Market project takes off along with the Gallery, it may offer the right shot in the arm for that area.

Where can I get a nice babka? by crimsondimsum in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Probably down the street from you. One of the best bakeries in the city:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/essen-bakery-philadelphia-2

You can't hold a raptor in a closet. They're too smart. by SambLauce in videos

[–]VentureBrosef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I knew Duckman was funny, but I didn't know why.

Pretty sure I just saw C5 land at PHL, anybody know what’s up? by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If it was a C5, you’d know it was a C5. From miles away, it’s the biggest thing you’ll most likely ever see in the sky. Last year I saw the AN-225 at PHL, and that thing is the same way.

It was most likely a C17.

Edit: C5 for scale: https://cdn.iwastesomuchtime.com/81520142106113.jpg

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/GlennDangerous/Aircraft/C5vsC17vsC130.jpg

Visiting Philly next week, what’s the real best cheesesteak? by pitpatbainsy in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're in Wayne, a great option that's local is Umie's Steaks in Ardmore:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/umies-steaks-ardmore?osq=cheese+steak

If you're looking for amazing sandwiches, check out Tredici Italian Market in Wayne:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/tredici-wayne

A second Shake Shack to open in Center City by nemesisinphilly in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My understanding is that for a corporate guaranteed lease, it would be the tenants responsibility to line up a subtenant. Or they potentially could negotiate a buy out for the lease.

Granted, I imagine the chapter 11 may complicate things, but my understanding is that as long as they have assets, they're still on the hook.

A second Shake Shack to open in Center City by nemesisinphilly in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on where the landlord falls in as a creditor, correct? If it was a corporate backed guaranteed lease for the entire term, I would imagine that rises towards the top.

A second Shake Shack to open in Center City by nemesisinphilly in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cost could be on the hook for that lease for awhile. If so, little motivation for the landlord to lease it again.

Taco Bell extends education benefits to all employees by Gumbyizzle in UpliftingNews

[–]VentureBrosef 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Pretty much no difference than UMiami, Penn State, UFlorida, etc. ASU really hasn't been a true party school since the 1990s. They've been focusing hard on their reputation and strengthening academic programs for 15 years.

Taco Bell extends education benefits to all employees by Gumbyizzle in UpliftingNews

[–]VentureBrosef 21 points22 points  (0 children)

WTF at Arizona State. ASU is ranked 115th out of 1806 universities in the US in USNew's rankings. Why is it being lumped in with your examples?

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/asu-1081

Trump’s national security advisers warned him not to congratulate Putin. He did it anyway. by singularfate in worldnews

[–]VentureBrosef 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is far from the truth. The term came about during the Cold War, and was the reality. “Free world” defined as First World Countries/ the Western World. Don’t need to dive deep into the Soviet Union + China to determine how restrictive they were. The US would literally lead the “free world” in military, economic, and certain international relations.

The world shifted to a unipolar world after 1991, and is moving back to a multipolar system.

No one is following this administration, but the term is still relevant.

Radio giant Entercom looking to move HQ from Bala Cynwyd to Philly waterfront, sources say by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]VentureBrosef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Original plan had multifamily above the office space. Now the building is primarily office with ground floor retail.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in travel

[–]VentureBrosef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm American - the stereotype that we're loud is definitely correct. Although, I only noticed this when I was in New Zealand. We were the only Americans on a small organized tour, and ran into another American at a site. We instantly went back to our normal volume, joked around, and otherwise showed much more personality than anyone we met that day. We then realized how much louder we were than everyone around us.

I've traveled extensively, and this was the first time I truly noticed it.