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FARMICIA Restaurant, 15 south 3rd St., Philadelphia, one block south of Market St. Farm to table with continental flair! Cozy and friendly where a delightful brunch or meal can be had with fresh local farm supplied ingredients.
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May 25th, 2014
Philadelphia, PA
Under the Philadelphia City Hall. Be sure to check out the individuals holding up the building.
Some info from the Hall's web site:
"The Experience
City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States, containing over 14.5 acres of floor space. It is an architectural treasure inside and out. The public rooms are among the most lavish in the City. The City Council Chamber, the Mayor’s Reception Room, Conversation Hall and the Supreme Court Room are the most ornate.
The exterior is covered with sculpture representing the seasons and continents, as well as allegorical figures, heads and masks. All of the sculpture was designed by Alexander Milne Calder, including the 27-ton statue of William Penn atop the tower. The tower was the tallest building in Philadelphia until 1987. Its observation deck, which is open to the public, provides a panoramic view of the city.
History
In his original 1682 design for the city, William Penn set aside the Center Square for public buildings, but it took 200 years before the square was used for that purpose. The first City Hall was located at 2nd and Market streets, then moved to 5th and Chestnut streets when the Independence Hall complex was built.
The present City Hall on Center Square was begun in 1871 and took over 30 years to complete. John McArthur Jr. was the architect and supervised construction with the assistance of Thomas U. Walter. The first floor is built of solid granite — 22 feet thick in some places — supporting a brick structure faced with marble. The 548-foot tower is the tallest masonry structure in the world without a steel frame."
The Belmont Plateau is located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The area was redeveloped and dedicated in 1984 when Mayor Wilson Goode was running the city. It (The Plateau area), has always been a great spot to view the city skyline,
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According to visitphilly.com "ODUNDE is the creation of its South Philadelphia founder, Lois Fernandez, who launched the festival in 1975 after visiting similar celebrations in Africa. The concept originates from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, West Africa, and celebrates the coming of another year for African Americans and Africanized people around the world. The event is recognized globally as one of the original models for African American festivals.
ODUNDE, Inc. is an educational and cultural organization that sponsors year-round programs celebrating the African diaspora. Along with the annual ODUNDE Festival (the organization’s staple event), ODUNDE hosts ODUNDE365, a series of year-round African and African American cultural and wellness programming including African dance & drumming classes, entrepreneurship programs and more at schools, public green spaces and other venues."
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EAKINS OVAL ON THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - USA. "Seated on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, directly in front of the majestic main building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eakins Oval is named for famed Philadelphia painter Thomas Eakins (1844-1916). Perhaps best known for his masterpiece, The Gross Clinic, Eakins' namesake plaza features three fountains, the centerpiece being a sculpture dedicated to George Washington. The four figures and the animals overlooking the pools at the base represent four great waterways of America — the Mississippi, the Potomac, the Delaware and the Hudson." - withart.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/eakins-oval/
Trumpet player in the background was playing the "Rocky" film theme. Some folks running up the stairs although the Philadelphia art museum at the top of the steps is closed on Mondays.
The Rocky Statue and the “Rocky Steps” — better known as the Art Museum Steps — are two of the most popular attractions in Philadelphia. Visiting the statue, running up the steps and taking a picture at the top is pretty much a must on your first visit to Philadelphia. It’s a rite of passage.
Read more: www.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/philadelphia/the-...
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Named in honor of William Penn’s historic landing in Philadelphia in 1682, Penn’s Landing hosts events, classes, attractions, and entertainment all year long.
Perhaps most notably, this area is home to seasonal parks including Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, as well as tons of happenings at the Great Plaza.
The area spans Front Street to the Delaware River from Spring Garden Street to Washington Avenue. ~ www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/penns-landing/
Day Trip, 4/6/2019, Philadelphia, PA
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I was walking home just before the storm, listening to Alice in Chains... two skaters flew past me - vogueing - headed towards City Hall. It all went together. Sometimes I like this place 🌃🌜
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LOVE Park gets its nickname from Robert Indiana’s iconic (and highly Instagrammable!) LOVE statue, which has resided in the space almost continuously since 1976. ~ www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/love-park/
Day Trip, 4/6/2019, Philadelphia, PA
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