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Random old images of #Philly from the city's Department of Records. This bot is not affiliated with phillyhistory.org, just a big fan of their photos.

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

January 27, 1953: Front elevation -2234 Market St, 23rd St side.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=43040

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Copies Made for 1949 Annual Report - Palethorpe St., Columbia Ave. to Oxford St: Widening (including repaving) a 6'-6" cartway to 9'-0". Before and After.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=128612

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

December 16, 1958: Contract #S-2231 - 6th Street - Dauphin Street to Germantown Avenue: 2210-2208 N[orth] 6th Street.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=120826

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

February 25, 1938: John Bartram High School.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=50481

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Washington Fountain.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=50746

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

1964: N. Side of 300 Block Fitzwater Street, 313 to 305. Various properties photographed by the Historic Commission. 1964. B.D. S. Side of 300 Block Fitzwater Street, 313 to 305.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=81646

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

January 26, 1960: Miss Eve Asner Addressing Students at West Catholic High School - 49th and Chestnut Streets.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=111968

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

October 21, 1954: Cont. S - 1920 - South View of East Sidewalk from Morris Street.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=50015

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

November 24, 1970: Warwick Hotel - Meeting.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=53679

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

December 29, 1949: City Hall Spectators' Stand - South Side Looking East.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=18635

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

1859: Water Street at Spruce. A row of businesses: "Ale & retail, wines & liquors," "Boarding & lodging, [?] Ranner, 262," "Travellers Home," "Hughes Hotel, boarding & lodging, wines & liquors," and "Saffin House, oysters and re...
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=97955

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

November 18, 1958: Contract #SD-167-SE - Delaware Avenue and Race Street: Rear of 163 North Front Street.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=121881

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

January 04, 1978: Various Locations. Trains and transit - Market-Frankford Elevated Line.
Note: Image shows snow.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=125559

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

June 16, 1926: Jefferson Day Services, High Street 1776 - Costumed Group (2X). Jefferson Day Services, High Street 1776 - Costumed Group on Street (2X).
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=90760

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

May 11, 1921: Independence Hall - Signing of the Declaration of Independence.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=8853

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

August 17, 1931: Northeast Corner - 15th Street and Sansom Street - The Lewis Tower Building.
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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

January 17, 1957: 600-610 Spruce
Project:608 Spruce Street
Creator:Photographic Unit.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=2149

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

1969: Various Properties. Negatives from the Philadelphia Historical Commission Files for Photo Unit. 1969. MRM. Bainbridge Street: 805 Bainbridge Street- Church of the Resurrection.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=89923

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

May 02, 1949: Contract #S-1340 - Southeast Corner 66th Street and Haverford Avenue.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=16992

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

May 26, 1954: After-West View of Stanwood Street-From Eastwood Street - Looking to Bustleton Avenue. (Before: #42396).
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=30739

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

August 17, 1960: Various Stock Yards.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=103972

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Governor's Conference.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=121511

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

June 19, 1928: William Ellery's Eye Glasses - George Washington's Eye Glasses.
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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Various Properties. Negatives in the Files of the Historical Commission. 1964-1970. MRM. Locust Street: St. Mark's Church - 1601 to 1625 Locust Street - The Lady Chapel, Exterior.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=74939

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

December 17, 1953: Sidewall and Front of 511 South 27th Street-Contract S.D.-155-Southwest.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=28800

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Underwood Typewriter Exhibit [2 Copies].
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=90869

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

The Centennial National Bank at the Exhibition Grounds. Centennial Exhibition 1876 Philadelphia Scrapbook.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=98482

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

January 28, 1958: Portraits of Suggestion Awards Winners.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=128862

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

August 01, 1960: Various Operations in Licenses and Inspections.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=102861

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

January 28, 1962: Commissioner Fred T. Corleto - Banquet in Honor of Mr. Corleto (Man of the Year) UNICO National: Bellevue-Stratford Hotel.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=143313

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