Philadelphia's City Hall

Philadelphias City Hall, at 548 ft, is the largest masonary building in the world. With more than 700 rooms it is the largest municipal building in the US. Designed by John Mc Arthur, it was under construction from 1871-1901 and cost 24 million dollar to complete. William Penn, founder of the city sits atop the building with an unobstructed view of the Delaware River. The 37 ft bronze statue of Penn was executed by Alexander Milne Calder.

Doubletree Hotel

Geometric design of the Doubletree Hotel.

300 S. Broad.

Mi Casa

The white marble monolith as she soars skyward.

St. Lukes on 13 th St.

Test your knowledge:

The columns are:

a)Doric

b)Ionic

c)Corinthian

Federal Townhouses

A pair of Federal Townhouses along 13 th St, complete with Palladian window.

I know, I should have waited till after the trashmen where there, but the spirit moved me .

Contemporary Townhouse / Washington Sq. West

Traditional Townhomes / Washington Sq. West

Phil's Door.

My friend Phil's Door.

1500 Naudain St.

Train Concourse

I can't answer why this sign appealed to me.

Arts Bank Sign

Arts Bank at Broad and South St.

One of the trendy little venues for all sorts of art that dot the neighborhood.

Blue Building

Detail of the glass block wall.

The Blue Building, 500 S. Broad.

Blue Building

Detail of the bricks.

Blue Building at 500 S. Broad.

Branch Ballet

Left the city to visit a friend in the country.

My friends estate borders the Perkiomen River and the Perkiomen Hiking Trail.

It's 28 mile treck from Perkiomen to Philadelphia along a trail that is filled with incredible scenery.

No, never made it the distnace, 10 miles was about it. Maybe this summer.

Briar Bush

Branch Crossing

Welcome to my Web.

Pine Cone Preview

Double Daffodil

Fungal

Lilac Cluster

Evening Mist