While a handful of protesters continue to picket the rehabilitation of the infamous “Graffiti Building” at 12th and Wood, Post Brothers has unveiled a sign of their own.
(via ilovebricks.blogspot.com)
While a handful of protesters continue to picket the rehabilitation of the infamous “Graffiti Building” at 12th and Wood, Post Brothers has unveiled a sign of their own.
(via ilovebricks.blogspot.com)
REDEVELOPMENT ON THE WAY NEXT DOOR TO UNUSUAL BUILDING
Back in September, we brought an odd building to your attention in the Loft District.449 N 13th St. is a new construction building with two condo units that channels the area’s gritty industrial past with bold design choices.
And now, the building immediately to the south, 439-47 N 13th St., looks like its on its way toward redevelopment.
(via nakedphilly.com)
DEVELOPMENT POSSIBLE FOR A LOT WITH SOME HISTORY
In West Poplar/Spring Garden/Spring Arts, there are plans for the development of a long vacant lot, at the northeast corner of 12th and Brandywine Sts.
(via nakedphilly.com)
GOOD IDEA OR BAD IDEA? A DEVELOPER AND AN ARTIST HAVE AN IDEA FOR THE DIVINE LORRAINE
“According to an article in today’s Inquirer, the Divine Lorraine mystery has been solved. For those of you that wagered on Eric Blumenfeld of EB Realty, you’ve got quite a windfall on your hands.” (via nakedphilly.com)
Bob Bruhin at Cafe Twelve – Images from Eraserhood
“The Photographic Society of Philadelphia’s current solo show is photographer and blogger Bob Bruhin, at the reception in the comfy Cafe Twelve, 212 S. 12th Street”
Some historical images of 13th and Wood streets. Note the edge of the house that David Lynch probably lived in during his first year at PAFA on the right-hand side of the first shot, next to the building he refers to as “Bob’s Diner” in interviews.
The second image is of the city morgue (still standing, though now not the morgue) diagonally across the street from this corner that Lynch also frequently mentions in interviews.
This is the worst kind of Mystery Building— the kind that no longer exists. This Great Wall of Melon Street stood for seven decades but got no goddamn respect. Here’s one of those times when a building got demolished without any thought of the future. If this thing still stood, it would be the hottest loft condo building EVER.
Brad Pitt does David Lynch’s Eraserhead
(with thanks to @feanor1138)