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Edifice Drex: 1900
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 8:59pm.
Circa 1900. "Drexel Institute, Philadelphia." Attended by an assortment of superannuated streetlights. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative. View full size.
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Submitted by gdugg on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 5:29pm.
Wow. I love the elaborate cornice work and facade on those older buildings. The arched entryway is almost glorious.
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Submitted by jimboylan on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 4:21am.
Northeast corner of 32nd & Chestnut Sts.
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