Northern Liberties (part un)

Northern Liberties is a neighborhood just north of the eastern portion of center city Philadelphia. It is a really interesting mix of old and historic but run down, and new slash innovative. Large improvement and revitalization projects have been undertaken in this area in the last few years, attracting a young, hip, artist crowd. But you still have the gritty feel of economic depression.

Full disclosure: this is my impression having lived here for just 6 weeks (wow, 6 weeks!) . . . it may change in another 6 weeks.

Quite simply what drew me to the area was that it was difficult to describe, difficult to explain. So I will just leave it to the photos. Keep in mind all of these were taken within 3 blocks of each other. I know I didn’t quite do it justice, hence the part un. I will need to complete the job with part deux.

Comments, as always, appreciated.


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