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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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December 18, 1952: Contract S-1704-Northeast View-Of Northwest Corner-Fitler and Ditman Streets.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=25885
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February 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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October 11, 1954: Northwest view of PRR Spur E, of Aramingo ave... cont.#m -111 frankford creek- aramingo ave.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=49983
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February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Drawing of Unidentified School.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=57134
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February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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String Band, Stadium.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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March 27, 1958: Rooms 110, 112, 114 and 116 of City Hall: Room 116.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=134817
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February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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May 17, 1933: Industrial Arts. Observations.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=48141
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February 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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November 10, 1960: Water Main Break - 5100 Frankford Avenue - 5131 Frankford Avenue: General View of Mannikins [Mannequins].
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=97645
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February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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June 04, 1973: Bob Hope With Mayor Rizzo: Mayor Rizzo Presents a City Citation to Bob Hope for "Salute to Bob Hope" - USO of Philadelphia.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=105219
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February 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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September 16, 1957: Mount Pleasant - East Park on Plateau Overlooking East River Drive.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=67897
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February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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August 24, 1960: Contract #S-2681-RD - Sergeant Street Amber Street to Coral Street - Coral Street Sergeant Street to York Street: West Side of Coral Street - North View from Cumberland Street.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=104377
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January 31, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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George Washington Coffee Display.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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January 09, 1950: Contract S-1338-728 to 732 Wingohocking Street. American Stores Company.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=18680
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January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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August 22, 1960: Parking Lot - Broad Street and Glenwood Avenue - Before Photographs: Houses, Etcetera, Before Demolition.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=139915
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January 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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October 17, 1921: Pier 30 South - Kenilworth Street: Outshore End and North Side.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=51417
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January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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February 06, 1961: Contract #S-2758R - Warren Street - 34th Street to 36th Street: Abbotts Dairies Gas Station.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=108909
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January 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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July 29, 1965: Various Properties in Center City. 114-122 S. 11th St.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=70513
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January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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May 02, 1961: [Transit Photos].
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=122781
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January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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November 14, 1952: Driveway-Southeast Corner Rodney Street and Mount Airy Avenue.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=25729
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January 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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April 13, 1956: Contract #361A: Southwest Corner [of] Broad [Street] and Snyder [Avenue] - View South from Snyder Avenue.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=125084
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January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Unidentified Students. Students reading in classroom.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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1971: Masonic Temple- 101 N. Broad St. The Fire.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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February 17, 1926: Contract 107A - Broad Street North from Ruscomb Street.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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April 11, 1929: 2026 - 2028 Arch Street.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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October 30, 1951: 4921-4919 Paschall Avenue-Contract S.D.-131-Southwest.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=22592
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January 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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August 31, 1961: 260 South 3rd Street (Interior Photos).
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=72688
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January 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM