view gallery SE0.6 km | Alain Leroy Locke in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Spent most of his life teaching at Howard University, in Washington, D.C. posted by: Gosffo location: Pennsylvania date approved: 02/06/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery N0.8 km | Moyamensing Prison in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Opened in 1835, Thomas U. Walter designed it with elements of Egyptian Revival style and following the revolutionary principle of isolated confinement. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Pennsylvania date approved: 05/29/2020 last visited: 10/19/2021 |
view gallery W0.8 km | Eddie Gottlieb (1898-1979) in Pennsylvania Historical Markers A founder of the Basketball Association of America in 1946, the forerunner to the NBA, Gottlieb was introduced to basketball as a student here in 1914. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Pennsylvania date approved: 05/29/2020 last visited: 10/19/2021 |
view gallery W0.8 km | FIRST - Coach of the Philadelphia Warriors, NBA-Eddie Gottlieb -Philadelphia PA in First of its Kind Eddie Gottlieb-A founder of the Basketball Association of America in 1946, the forerunner to the NBA (National Basketball Association). The first coach of the Philadelphia Warriors, winners of the NBA’s inaugural championship in 1947. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Pennsylvania date approved: 11/06/2022 last visited: 11/07/2022 |
view gallery W0.8 km | Israel Goldstein (1896-1986) in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Born & educated in this city, this leader of the Zionist movement, author, and conservative rabbi presided over many organizations. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Pennsylvania date approved: 05/29/2020 last visited: 10/19/2021 |
view gallery W0.8 km | Israel Goldstein - Philadelphia PA in Citizen Memorials Israel Goldstein was born & educated in this city. This leader of the Zionist movement, author, and conservative rabbi presided over many organizations, including the Jewish Nation Fund (1933-43). He moved to Israel in 1961. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Pennsylvania date approved: 12/08/2022 last visited: 12/08/2022 |
view gallery W0.8 km | Israel Goldstein - Philadelphia PA in Civil Rights Memorials Israel Goldstein was born & educated in this city. This leader of the Zionist movement, author, and conservative rabbi presided over many organizations, including the Jewish Nation Fund (1933-43). He moved to Israel in 1961. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Pennsylvania date approved: 11/06/2022 last visited: 11/07/2022 |
view gallery N0.8 km | Pat's King of Steaks in Philadelphia, PA in Flatirons Since Passyunk and 9th St don't intersect at a right angle, Pat's gives us a fine example of a flatiron building. posted by: TKDenizen location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/27/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery N0.8 km | Pat's King of Steaks - Philadelphia, PA in Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives The originator of the Philly Cheesesteak, Pat's King of Steaks has been serving their signature sandwich "wit" and "wit-out" since 1930. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/31/2012 last visited: 08/18/2019 |
view gallery N0.8 km | Pat's King of Steaks in Philadelphia, PA in Classic BBQ and Sandwich Joints The competition here is crazy fierce and everyone thinks they know which is best. posted by: TKDenizen location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/22/2013 last visited: 08/18/2019 |
view gallery N0.8 km | Pat's King of Steaks - Philadelphia, PA in Wikipedia Entries First opened as a hot dog stand, legend has it that the cheese steak was invented here posted by: TKDenizen location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/28/2013 last visited: 12/24/2016 |
view gallery N1 km | "Pat's King of Steaks" - Philadelphia PA in Signs of History Using culinary influences from Abruzzi, Italy. Brothers Pat and Harry Olivieri created one of the nation's favorite fast foods. The steak sandwich, from a centuries-old recipe used in American homes, posted by: Don.Morfe location: Pennsylvania date approved: 05/03/2020 last visited: 09/27/2021 |
view gallery N1 km | Geno's Steaks-- Philadelphia PA in Artistic Neon Lights Geno's bright neon signage lights up the night in South Philly. Lots of neon colors and mixed lighting effects make this place a real artistic eye-catcher. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/29/2012 last visited: 04/30/2016 |
view gallery N1 km | Officer Daniel Faulkner Memorial -- Philadelphia PA in Police Memorials Memorial not just to Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner, but also to other fallen Philiadelphia police officers and firefighters. It is located at 1219 S 9th St in Philadelphia. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/27/2012 last visited: 08/28/2016 |
view gallery N1 km | Geno's of Philadelphia in Neon Signs Geno's bright neon signage serves as a beacon for drunks all over South Philly who, if they are smart, navigate to the area by the neon glow, then go across the street to Pat's for a better cheesesteak with less xenophobia. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/26/2012 last visited: 11/01/2009 |
view gallery N1 km | Geno's in Philadelphia, PA in Flatirons There is a heavy competition at this intersection for the title of BEST cheese steak in town. posted by: TKDenizen location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/22/2013 last visited: 08/18/2019 |
view gallery N1 km | Geno's Steaks - Philadelphia, PA in Wikipedia Entries Opened in 1966, Geno's has been competing with rival Pat's for almost fifty years. posted by: TKDenizen location: Alabama date approved: 08/28/2013 last visited: 11/01/2009 |
view gallery N1 km | Geno's in Philadelphia, PA in Classic BBQ and Sandwich Joints There is a heavy competition at this intersection for the title of BEST cheese steak in town.
This one's open 24/7/365. Be sure to wish the crew a very Merry Christmas. posted by: TKDenizen location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/22/2013 last visited: 08/18/2019 |
view gallery W1 km | Melrose Diner - Dirty Dog - Philadelphia, PA in Zippy the Pinhead Locations A favored diner in South Philadelphia. posted by: ODragon location: Pennsylvania date approved: 01/26/2009 last visited: 01/26/2009 |
view gallery NE1 km | Mount Moriah Temple Baptist Church - Philadelphia PA in Signs of History Organized by Dr. Rev. William Mark Bell in 1919, near the height of the "Great Migration" of African Americans from the South. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Pennsylvania date approved: 05/03/2020 last visited: 09/27/2021 |
view gallery N1.1 km | Federal Street Burial Ground in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Nice place to visit, but you can't get in, the gates are locked! posted by: Gosffo location: Pennsylvania date approved: 04/23/2010 last visited: 12/28/2015 |
view gallery NE1.1 km | Pho Ha - Philadelphia, PA in Noodle Shops A noodle soup shop in a strip mall. posted by: ODragon location: Pennsylvania date approved: 11/05/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.3 km | Frank Gasparro in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Designer of the reverse side... posted by: ODragon location: Pennsylvania date approved: 01/26/2006 last visited: 07/02/2015 |
view gallery N1.4 km | Chua Bo De, Philadelphia, PA in Buddhist Temples and Public Shrines A temple located in South Philadelphia, PA. posted by: ODragon location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/05/2008 last visited: 11/08/2023 |
view gallery NE1.4 km | Emanuel Evangelic Lutheran Church - Philadelphia, PA in This Old Church Perhaps the most notable feature of this church is its very unique steeple over 150 years old! At one time in the late 19th century, it acted as the town clock, today it can be seen from a half mile away and is used as a benchmark. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 02/07/2009 last visited: 02/28/2016 |
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