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Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
A multimedia presentation by Kevin Cook
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Lisa Wilk
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Philly A to Z
A is for an asian boy lying on the ground near Jefferson Hospital. 10th and Locust Sts.
B is for a statue of Ben Franklin. Broad and JFK Sts.
C is for Conrad. 13th and Walnut Sts.
D is for Dog. 10th and Locust Sts.
E is for Entrance to a big building. Broad and Walnut Sts.
F is for 1442 Callowhill St.
G is for Garden of the Arts. Broad and South Sts.
H is for hope, the most overused word in the history of the English language. 16th St and JFK Blvd.
I is for I still love you. 13th and Walnut Sts.
J is for Juicy Couture, a shop I always shop at. 17th and Walnut Sts.
K is for Kids, well at least The Children's Place, where kids clothes are sold. 17th and Walnut Sts.
L is for light hitting the soon to be Saxby's near the Patco entrance. 16th and Pine Sts.
Me is for me. It's kind of cool to shoot photos of shadows. 16th and Locust Sts.
N is for No Loitering. Broad and Lombard Sts.
O is for Old woman. Broad and Chestnut Sts.
P is for Pauline's Bridal Shoppe. 11th and Sansom Sts.
Q is for quick skateboarders at Love Park. 16th and Market Sts.
R is for Retail. 13th and Walnut Sts.
S is for Suburban Station. 16th St. and JFK Blvd.
T is for the winged ox. 10th and Walnut Sts.
U is for University of the Arts. Broad and Pine Sts.
V is for the Vine Street Expressway, and the the cool light that hits it. 15th and Vine Sts.
W is for Wachovia. 13th and Walnut Sts.
X is for Xpress Food Mart. 17th and South Sts.
Y is for (Marcus) Yung. 15th and Ranstead Sts.
Z is for (Day and) Zimmerman. 15th and Spring Garden Sts.
Spring Garden St.
South Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 12:46pm
Front St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 12:49pm
2nd St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 12:51pm
3rd and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 12:53pm
4th St and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 12:55pm
5th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 12:59pm
6th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:02pm
7th St and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:05pm
8th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:07pm
9th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:10pm
10th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:12pm
11th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:14pm
12th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:17pm
13th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:20pm
Broad St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:24pm
15th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:27pm
16th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:30pm
17th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:33pm
18th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:37pm
19th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:40pm
20th St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:42pm
21st St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:44pm
22nd St. and Spring Garden, 2/8/09, 1:48pm
12 People at the Art Museum (and Boathouse Row…)
Cindy Jay, a New York City native, was visiting Philadelphia for the weekend from Friday, January 30 to February 1. Her favorite thing about Philadelphia is that "it is a more concise city than New York...it's neat to be around." On the other hand, Jay stated that "there is not as much at your fingertips as New York." A self described city person, Jay also enjoys "the outdoors of Philadelphia especially the area around the Art Museum."
Lindsey Myers is originally from Green Bay, Wisc., but currently is in her second year in Philadelphia studying at the University of Pennsylvania. "My favorite thing about Philadelphia is the nightlife," she stated, while adding their her least favorite thing "was the cold and winter, because it doesn't snow here like it does back home."
Chris Logue has lived in Philadelphia his entire life and is now studying at Drexel University. His favorite part of Philly is that "you get to see the most random things at times...something is always happening." However, he dislikes SEPTA. "It never seems like they are on time...it never works."
Shana Brown, originally from Toronto is currently in her third year at the University of Pennsylvania. "I like the Art Museum...it's beautiful," Brown proclaimed when she was asked her favorite thing about Philadelphia. However her least favorite thing is the weather. "It's ok, I just wish it was like is back home."
Raquel Lammoglia has lived in Philadelphia for 3 years after moving from Mexico City. "I love looking at the lights at night, they are so pretty," she added when asked when her favorite part of Philadelphia was. On the other hand, her least favorite part about Philly is "It makes me sad to see all the homeless people asking for money."
Jocelyn Garrido was visiting Philadelphia for the weekend on February 1. She has lived in New York City for 3 months after moving from Mexico City. "I love City Hall and the view from the Art Museum," she said. However when asked what her least favorite thing about the city was, she paused for 10 seconds and said, "Really, I don't know."
Belda Chan, who is originally from Winchester, Mass. moved to Philadelphia in Sept 2007 to start a job. Her favorite thing about the city is "being close to everything: family, friends, shopping and food." However she dislikes how dirty Philadelphia is. "I feel like it could be a lot cleaner."
Tiffany Yao, moved from San Jose, CA to Philadelphia in June 2008. When asked what she likes most about Philly she said, "The food, everything here is good and affordable." However, she least likes the fact that Philadelphia is a city stricken with crime. "I have to worry about safety here."
Megan Logue has lived in Philadelphia for six months after moving from Oxford, PA. She likes most that "there is all different stuff going on in Philadelphia," however she likes least that "the crowds at bars and concerts get on my nerves."
Allison Detloff, who currently lives in Washington D.C., came to visit friends in Philadelphia for a day on February 1. "I love the architecture," Detloff responded when asked what she likes most about Philly. "I don't like the subway, it's poorly run."
Todd Gilland was visiting Philadelphia for the weekend from back home in Ontario, Canada. While he said "home is home," he said the artwork is much better in Philadelphia. "I love all of it...everywhere I go in the city I see beautiful paintings and murals." On the other hand Gilland state he hasn't "run into anything [he
Omer Tensai has lived in Philadelphia for 18 years of his life before moving from Ethopia. He loves that Philadelphia "is a laid back city...you can go to your job and then relax." What he likes least about Philadelph is that "although it is a very diverse city I still think it is very segregated."
Philadelphia Past and Present: Center City
Wow. I found this assignment much harder than I thought it would be. There is one thing rephotographing a photograph from last week let alone rephotographing one from 100+ years ago. Philadelphia looks completely different in so many ways. Doing this assignment — and comparing a picture I took to something from 1907 or whatever definitely showed me just that.
I found all of my old photographs from the Free Library of Philadelphia’s website in the “Center City” category.
So here it goes…
Broad and Sansom Sts., 1898, Photographer Unknown
Broad and Sansom Sts., 2009, Kevin Cook
Penn Square at Filbert Street, 1906, John Gibb Smith
Penn Square at Filbert Street, 2009, Kevin Cook
Broad Street at Locust, 1898, Photographer Unknown
Broad Street at Locust, 2009, Kevin Cook
Market Street, west from 12th, 1907, John Gibb Smith
Market Street, west from 12th, 2009, Kevin Cook
Market Street, west from 9th, 1907, John Gibb Smith
Market Street, west from 9th, 2009, Kevin Cook
Broad Street at South, 1914, Photographer Unknown
Broad Street at South, 2009, Kevin Cook
Broad Street at Walnut, SW corner, ca. 1902 , William Nicholson Jennings
Broad Street at Walnut, SW corner, 2009, Kevin Cook
Market Street at 6th, 1902, Photographer Unknown
Market Street at 6th, 2009, Kevin Cook
Market Street at 8th, NE Corner, 1898, Photographer Unknown
Market Street at 8th, NE Corner, 2009, Kevin Cook
Penn square, West side, 1903, Photographer Unknown
Penn square, West side, 2009, Kevin Cook
FeelINGE good
Backed by strong play from Senior guard Semaj Inge, Temple won against Penn State 65-59 on Saturday. The Owls are currently 4-3.
Going home…
Debbie Walker and her husband James travel to their home at 9th and Jefferson following a church meeting last Wednesday. The couple have been married 34 years.
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