Driving into Philadelphia in 1951


It's 1951 and we're about to cross into the city limits of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I've never been to Philly, so if you recognize this location, please let me know. According to the billboard, we're seventeen miles from city hall, which is on Broad and Market Streets. Of course, city limits can change over time, so I really can't tell from a modern map.


It looks like they're working on improvements, so we're going to drive slowly. I usually drive slowly, anyway, looking at things! Yes, I'll stay to the right of the median. Hey, look at that billboard over there!


I've been thinking about getting a new hat. How about a Stetson? No, not a cowboy hat, a homburg, you know, the kind that the private eyes wear in detective movies. I wonder if I could look like Humphrey Bogart? What do you think? Very funny! You know, this is supposed to be the city of brotherly love, not sarcasm!

Thank you for visiting Philadelphia in 1951 with me!

Update June 29th: According to the Good Captain (see comment below), I've updated the location of the Philadelphia City Hall as Broad and Market Streets (1st paragraph). Also, it's his view (and I have no reason to doubt him) that we are on US1 in NE Philly just where the Roosevelt Boulevard begins. That would be approximately 17 miles from City Hall via US1 and Broad Street. Thanks, Captain!


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  1. Cpt. CrankyJune 29, 2021 at 6:36 PM

    Pretty sure this is US1 in NE Philly just where the Roosevelt Boulevard begins. That would be approximately 17 miles from City Hall via US1 and Broad Street. BTW, Broad Street IS 14th St, it's located between 13th and 15th. There is no 14th St. City Hall is located at Broad and Market Sts.

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    1. Cpt. CrankyJune 30, 2021 at 7:42 PM

      Current view: https://goo.gl/maps/s7Q8agTdhmtpDcqn9

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    2. Brad HallJuly 1, 2021 at 5:02 AM

      Thanks, Captain! I'm adding it to the post.

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