Dick Swanson's cool photos of Philly in 1973

**Neb** · 08-22-2012, 01:28 PM

Remember when the Parkway was painted like this?

Life In Philadelphia In 1973 - Business Insider

**Hospitalitygirl** · 08-22-2012, 03:25 PM

Thank you. Those were great.

**mixiboi** · 08-22-2012, 03:50 PM

Not much has changes..except the fashion..

**Tartan69** · 08-22-2012, 05:51 PM

Where is "17th Street, Between H And I Streets, NW"?

**Hospitalitygirl** · 08-22-2012, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Tartan69

Where is "17th Street, Between H And I Streets, NW"?

I thought it was DC.

**mixiboi** · 08-22-2012, 07:35 PM

yeah, like two or three of those pics arent of Philly

**Juntonian** · 08-22-2012, 07:52 PM

It'd be great if those cascading fountains on either side of the Art Museum steps were turned on. The empty basins don't really have the same aesthetic effect.

**Tartan69** · 08-23-2012, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by Hospitalitygirl

I thought it was DC.

That's pretty much what I was thinking too...the only city that I am familiar with that includes quadrant in every street address.

**Tartan69** · 08-23-2012, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by Juntonian

It'd be great if those cascading fountains on either side of the Art Museum steps were turned on. The empty basins don't really have the same aesthetic effect.

Unfortunately in this city we can't have nice things.