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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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1964: Various Properties. Negatives in the Files of the Historical Commission. 1964. B.C. 336 North Lawrence Street.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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December 01, 1960: Treatment Plants.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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June 28, 1932: Art Director. wall of art displays.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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January 03, 1928: North Side of Spruce Street from 8th to Delhi Streets.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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April 19, 1950: Interior - Belmont Raw Water Pump Station.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Project:1217 Spruce Street.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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February 18, 1960: Contract #W-990-D - Oakley Street - Lardner Street to Cottman Avenue: 520 Knorr Street - South View.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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November 19, 1954: Cont. S - 1913 - Monument Road - Ford Road: North View on Monument Road Approximately 200' South of Ford Road.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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September 07, 1960: Contract #S-2681-RD - Sergeant Street Amber Street to Coral Street - Coral Street Sergeant Street to York Street. Contract #S-2681-RD - Sergeant Street Amber Street to Coral Street: 2407-2405 Coral Street.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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October 01, 1956: Recreation Congress.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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September 16, 1955: Contract S-1990 East View on Stamper Street From 3rd Street.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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December 10, 1958: Contract S-2443 - 6th Street - Washington [Avenue] to Federal [Street]: 200' [Feet] N[orth] of N.W. [Northwest] H.L. - Federal Street.
https://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=121154
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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June 08, 1954: Contract S-1831 Reeve Church 50th Street and Aspen Street West Side-South Big Window.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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March 16, 1954: Contract S-1831-4933 to 4937 Fairmount Avenue.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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February 01, 1960: Contract #W-990-D - Oakley Street - Lardner Street to Cottman Avenue: North View on Oakley Street 80 Feet from Magee Street [Avenue].
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November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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October 28, 1949: View north from S.W. corner of 44th St & Market St.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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February 08, 1960: Contract #S-2656-R.B.D. - Front and Oregon to 3rd and Porter: Southeast Corner 2nd and Porter.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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December 14, 1951: West View of Footway - Of Frieden's Evangelist Lutheran Church-On Clearfield Street-Contract S-1507.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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April 11, 1960: C-15058 - Sidewalk - 5741 Larchwood Street: West from 5737 Larchwood Street.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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December 05, 1960: Contract #S-2847-AC - Decatar [Decatur] Road - Byberry Creek to Comly Road: General View of #2 Driveway on Southeast Side of Decatur Road.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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September 09, 1959: Contract #S-2633-A - Bleigh Street - Bradford Street to Leonard Street: South on Leonard Street 40 Feet North of Centerline of Sewer.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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November 02, 1953: 1006 to 1002 South 19th Street-Contract S-1818.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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December 20, 1962: 3 New Tow Trucks With Safety Slogans Painted on the Sides. Automotive Services.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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March 28, 1952: Contract S-1627-Southwest Corner - 2nd Street and Cheltenham Avenue.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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April 30, 1927: William T. Tilden Jr. High School.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM