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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

June 13, 1902: Torresdale Filter Plant, Sewer.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=84714

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

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May 1958: NE cor 12th & Spruce
Project:Spruce Street--1100 Block.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=3557

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

October 06, 1949: Contract #263: Market Street Subway - Decking - View East at Column 44N.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=122378

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

February 16, 1960: Contract S-2636-R.D. - Wharton Street - 11th Street to 13th Street: 1121-23-25 Wharton Street.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=111157

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

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October 25, 1951: Contract S-1623-1208 Duval Street.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=22674

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

September 29, 1958: Contract S-2287 - President Street Academy Road to Berea Road: East on President Street from Academy Road.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=125009

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

October 03, 1962: Foundations and Forms of Health Center at 20th and Berks Streets.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=52523

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

July 25, 1962: Mallery Playground - Morton and Johnson Streets - Photos of Unusual Playground Equipment.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=144819

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

February 10, 1961: Contract #S-2813A - Bennett Road and Roosevelt Boulevard: Looking North.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=108946

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November 23, 1951: 4619-4621 Paschall Avenue-Contract S.D.-131-Southwest.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=22857

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July 11, 1955: Contract S-1960 772-74 Bucknell Street..
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=33519

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October 07, 1953: Contract S-1789 - 4503-4501 Sansom Street.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=27935

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October 25, 1960: Contract W-1067-D - Bowler Street - Bustleton Avenue to Roosevelt Boulevard: 1844 Bowler Street Steps.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=107094

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

August 17, 1962: C-22563 Traffic Sign on N. Side of Glenwood Ave. 15' E of Croskey St Looking W on N Side of Glenwwod E of Croskey.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=94666

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

February 08, 1960: Contract #S-2656-R.B.D. - Front and Oregon to 3rd and Porter: Klein Commercial Merchant.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=113045

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

May 06, 1960: Cont. S - 2792 - R - Mantua Sewer, Schuylkill Expressway 2700' South of Girard Avenue: West View of Cave in and Embankment to Walk.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=100846

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

May 27, 1929: Hand Bill Notice-Sale of Lands - Northumberland County Pennsylvania-August 17th 1787-12.017.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=10967

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Mark, Louis, Shoes Building.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=91804

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

October 03, 1958: Traffic. Arch Street - East View from R.R.R. [Reading Rail Road] Bridge.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=106620

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

February 14, 1962: Film copies made for 35mm slides. (From photostats, etc.).
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=72485

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

July 05, 1926: A. A. U. National Senior Men's Track and Field Championships, Discus: Clarence ''Bud'' Houser, Hollywood Athletic Club, Winner.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=93879

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

November 21, 1958: 200-202 Richmond Street.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=89111

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

February 26, 1915: Bulkhead at Queen Street, south of Pier 38. Negative No. 47. Showing driving of spur piles, Februrary 26, 1915..
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=43051

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

August 13, 1959: Police Station - 20th and Pennsylvania Avenue: Under Construction.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=137419

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

February 18, 1953: Ardleigh Street South-Of Hartwell Street East Side-North View-After.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=26379

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

December 05, 1956: Center Line Grant Avenue & Southeast C.L. Northeast -Northeast.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=39852

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

February 11, 1959: Contract #S-2490-R - Frankford Avenue - Girard Avenue to Wildey Street: North on Frankford Avenue from 1144 [Frankford Avenue] - West Side.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=120279

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June 15, 1928: Contract #127: Fern Rock Yard.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=128144

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

September 10, 1962: Safety Awards (Public Property) Presented by Commissioner Maurerman (1303 City Hall Annex).
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=145474

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Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

Historical photo from the Philly History Archive

July 30, 1952: ACF Brill Company - 60th St. And Woodland Avenue-Northwest View of South Wall of Building #24 - Contract SD-141-SW.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=24703

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