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West Philly way back

January 22, 2011

Any guesses on where this 1914 photograph was taken? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

6 Comments For This Post

  1. Andrew Says:

    It’s 52nd and Market, the Nixon Theater, 28 S. 52nd St.

  2. Mike Lyons Says:

    Thanks Andrew. Obviously shot from the then 10-year-old-or-so elevated train tracks. I kind of wish that Hats store on the foreground right was still there.

  3. D. Gladmon Says:

    It looks like it is just south of 52nd and Market street

  4. R. Williams Says:

    I think it”s 60th Street. I remember my parents talking about a hat store at 60th and Locust.

  5. Anonymous Says:

    The Nixon theater wasn’t on 60th Street.

  6. Lorna Says:

    The Nixon was at 52 and Lombard. The Capitol was on 60th St.

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