Wednesday, January 30

Block Go-Carts




Partially identified as "Block Go-Carts" (see here) in 1924.
Older signage appears beneath.

1134-1148 N American Street [map]

Shein's Express




"SHEIN'S EXPRESS, TRENTON - NEWARK - NEW YORK"

49 Laurel Street [map]

... Express?



"...STATE EXPRESS"
Many overlapping signs, all covered over with red paint.

Frankford Avenue, between Mercer and Master Streets [map]

Tuesday, January 29

Philadelphia Life Insurance Company





"Philadelphia Life Insurance Company" on rear of building.
Buildings are currently being razed,
amid much controversy (see here and here).

N Broad Street between Arch and Cherry [map]

Monday, January 28

Empire Building



"EMPIRE BUILDING"
Apartments (see here).


Image from 1931. 



PhillyHistory.org. Philadelphia Department of Records. 28 January 2008. 
<http://www.phillyhistory.org>

13th and Walnut (sign is on Walnut side) [map]

Freedman, Casper & Co. Shirt Makers



"Freedman, Casper & Co. Shirt Makers"
Looks like there may have been more signage above.

Walnut between 9th and 10th Streets [map]

Wednesday, January 2

Unknown - Earl Street at Girard



Unknown.

Corner of Earl Street at Girard Avenue.

Unknown - Montgomery and Girard




Unknown.

Corner of Montgomery and Girard Avenues.