Eastern Candy Co.

"Eastern Candy Co.
Home of..."
Numerous overlapping signs.

UPDATE - This sign has just recently been stuccoed over.



On front of building, second word (under CANDY) is "CLEANING"


Visible in the background of this 1956 photo.

PhillyHistory.org. Philadelphia Department of Records. 31 December 2007. <http://www.phillyhistory.org>.

Columbia just below Girard Avenue. [map]

Republican Club - Cresson Street, Manayunk

Unreadable signage on second story of building.
Only can make out letter "B" in center. Interesting dimensional shadow effect, similar to engraving (like type on US paper currency).

UPDATE - Reader Dave suggests "I believe the middle word wher the 'B' s visible is PUBLIC. I think the third word may be CLUB." Thanks!



Visible in these 1930s photos, to the right, above the head of the closest worker.

PhillyHistory.org. Philadelphia Department of Records. 13 December 2007. <http://www.phillyhistory.org>.

Cresson and Pensdale Street

Hare and Cute Coal Pockets

"Hare and Cute Coal Co."


Seen here (spur off main tracks to left) being built along with the rest of the elevated track running through Manayunk (1930).


More info here.

Jamestown Avenue, between Main and Cresson [map]

Fairmount Alley

Small alley, halfway down block.

I had parked directly in front of this little alley between two rowhomes, and as I sat in my seat I spied what looked like lettering. Upon further inspection it was a sign. All I can make out is "BY", but the sign is large, about five feet high and runs down into the alley.

Fairmount between 5th and 6th [map]