I really like this video because it brought back memories. For example: I played mini-golf up on the Boulevard and Rhawn when I was young; I worked at the Sears Store from 1969-78; I was at the Spectrum during the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 1974 when Rick McLeish scored a hat trick (not the final game); my grand-father took me to a lot of A's games at Connie Mack Stadium (Sheib Park); the big snow on 1/8/96 was on my mom's 80th birthday and we were in Cheltenham at her party; my dad and I were at every game of the Phillies losing streak in 1964 (bad for us); I was in a seat right behind the Phillies dug-out when they won the World Series in 1980; I was best man for my best buddy, Tom Quintois, whose wedding reception (he married Phyllis Verrillo) was at the Swarzwald Inn in September 1962. Thanks for the message.
Thanks again for all you do !!! I didn't know Marian Anderson was from our home town. Larry Fine's mother and sister lived next door to my mother and her parents in West Philadelphia, in the late '30s. My grandmother told me when he visited, he would slick his "porcupine" hair back with Vaseline or something greasy....
Nice job on the vid. I delivered the Bulletin from '80-'81. Sad that it's been gone now for so long. So many things there I forgot about. One thing that's definitely different now as opposed to 25 years ago is the atmosphere in center city. I worked downtown from '91-'09 and saw massive changes. No more peep shows on Arch Street - most were replaced by food stops or small businesses. No more vagrants every 50 feet asking for money - up came more sidewalk performers and such. No more dingy dining areas - now Philly holds some of the best restaurants in America. Transportation's gotten better, the neighborhoods for the most part have gotten better, the addition of I95 in the 70's has made things less stressful along the riverfront - though it still could use a few more lanes each direction. Thiis brought back many memories from growing up and some info I wasn't even aware of that happened before my time. Thanks again - great job!
Philadelphia, Quaker City, The Cradle of Liberty, The City of Brotherly Love, Philly or "up in the jawn." No,13 minutes doesn't give you a full menu. Philadelphia is a city rich in history, culture, and beauty. The 13 minutes gives me time to reflect on things not included in the video. Like seeing "Planet of the Apes" at the Mayfair Theater, "Star Wars" at the Merben Theater. Taking the 66, the El and then the Broad St. subway to see the Phillies (ills) at Veteran's Stadium with my Cub Scout pack. Also, with my buddies around the neiborhood. The vanilla smell from the Nabisco plant on Roosevelt Blvd. To this day I only buy their brand vanilla wafers. Or the Whitman Chocolate factory in the greater Northeast, it wouldn't be a Mother's Day without a big box of Chocolate. Ice cream was either Bassett's or Bryers. We looked out for each other; we grew up in row homes. If I was misbehaving at the one end of my block, by the time I got home my mother would be waiting for me. From all the other moms calling each other "do you see your son with my son?" It was like I had 80 other mothers. So, I'm not complaining on what wasn't included in 13 minutes, but with a tear in my eye am reliving the best years of my life. You didn't live in Philadelphia; you became a Philadelphian!
I am 67 born and raised in Philly thank you so much for this learning journey. 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
I really like this video because it brought back memories. For example: I played mini-golf up on the Boulevard and Rhawn when I was young; I worked at the Sears Store from 1969-78; I was at the Spectrum during the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 1974 when Rick McLeish scored a hat trick (not the final game); my grand-father took me to a lot of A's games at Connie Mack Stadium (Sheib Park); the big snow on 1/8/96 was on my mom's 80th birthday and we were in Cheltenham at her party; my dad and I were at every game of the Phillies losing streak in 1964 (bad for us); I was in a seat right behind the Phillies dug-out when they won the World Series in 1980; I was best man for my best buddy, Tom Quintois, whose wedding reception (he married Phyllis Verrillo) was at the Swarzwald Inn in September 1962. Thanks for the message.
Excellent, informative short film. Great music score! Philadelphians have much to be proud of.
You did a fantastic job on this video!! Thank you!!
Thanks again for all you do !!! I didn't know Marian Anderson was from our home town. Larry Fine's mother and sister lived next door to my mother and her parents in West Philadelphia, in the late '30s. My grandmother told me when he visited, he would slick his "porcupine" hair back with Vaseline or something greasy....
MORE PLEASE SIR !!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Fabulous, loved every minute!!!
Barbara Marmon
HOW SO VERY MUCH I ENJOYED YOU VIDEO HOPE TO SEE MORE. FROM MY HOME SWEET HOME PHILADELPHIA PA FISHTOWN. ROBBIE
This was extraordinarily weird and not really Philly history, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks!
You look too young to appreciate this journey. 😆😆😆😆
Nice job on the vid. I delivered the Bulletin from '80-'81. Sad that it's been gone now for so long. So many things there I forgot about.
One thing that's definitely different now as opposed to 25 years ago is the atmosphere in center city. I worked downtown from '91-'09 and saw massive changes. No more peep shows on Arch Street - most were replaced by food stops or small businesses. No more vagrants every 50 feet asking for money - up came more sidewalk performers and such. No more dingy dining areas - now Philly holds some of the best restaurants in America.
Transportation's gotten better, the neighborhoods for the most part have gotten better, the addition of I95 in the 70's has made things less stressful along the riverfront - though it still could use a few more lanes each direction.
Thiis brought back many memories from growing up and some info I wasn't even aware of that happened before my time. Thanks again - great job!
The slinky was invented at the cramp shipyard in fishtown.
Cool pictures. I am doing this for homework
excellent philly retrospective! the flyers were mentioned but not the stanley cup wins. the piano music wore me down after a while but thats just me
go back to 2;30 and read. They are mentioned.
Charlie Dowdney Oh and I agree about the piano music.
I've never ready any thing but that the Slinky was invented at the Phila. Naval Ship yard...
Philadelphia, Quaker City, The Cradle of Liberty, The City of Brotherly Love, Philly or "up in the jawn." No,13 minutes doesn't give you a full menu. Philadelphia is a city rich in history, culture, and beauty. The 13 minutes gives me time to reflect on things not included in the video. Like seeing "Planet of the Apes" at the Mayfair Theater, "Star Wars" at the Merben Theater. Taking the 66, the El and then the Broad St. subway to see the Phillies (ills) at Veteran's Stadium with my Cub Scout pack. Also, with my buddies around the neiborhood. The vanilla smell from the Nabisco plant on Roosevelt Blvd. To this day I only buy their brand vanilla wafers. Or the Whitman Chocolate factory in the greater Northeast, it wouldn't be a Mother's Day without a big box of Chocolate. Ice cream was either Bassett's or Bryers. We looked out for each other; we grew up in row homes. If I was misbehaving at the one end of my block, by the time I got home my mother would be waiting for me. From all the other moms calling each other "do you see your son with my son?" It was like I had 80 other mothers. So, I'm not complaining on what wasn't included in 13 minutes, but with a tear in my eye am reliving the best years of my life. You didn't live in Philadelphia; you became a Philadelphian!
How about American Band Stand??
+Carole Gravagno I was there in 1957 or 1958, I forget which.
How about Horn & Hardart?
+Dolores Pyne H&H was a great place to eat cheap.
I was just traveling busboy retail clerk in the Philadelphia area when it harder back in the 60s for almost 3 years love that job