Comments on Ghost of South Philly: February 11, 1941

Vincent, I realize this is pretty old, but I just...

2009-10-24T12:35:36.428-05:00

Vincent,

I realize this is pretty old, but I just came across your blog and find it fantastic to hear the story.

My wife and I bought the house on cross street that backs directly up to the empty lot. Whoever bought it with the intention of developing has faced significant issue with neighbors and the civic association. Unfortunately, it's been chained off and has become a neglected home to stray cats and god knows what else. It does however provide us with an amazing amount of natural light from the back of our house - something not many homeowners in South Philly can brag about.

At any rate, thank you for the story. I've always been fascinated by what happened back there.

Thanks Melanie,Were I in Philly I could do some re...

2006-06-24T02:34:00.000-05:00

Thanks Melanie,
Were I in Philly I could do some research , interview some people and put a better story together.. The old neighborhood has many stories to tell...

I live on that block and have heard the story and ...

2006-06-21T09:30:00.000-05:00

I live on that block and have heard the story and seen the pictures. Love hearing you tell a story, though! And never heard as many details.

The lots on one side were absorbed by Dickinson street houses as larger back yards. The lot on the other side has been bought and will be developed when legal issues with old property lines and easements are resolved. That has already taken a while and could takeeven longer, unfortunately. When it is resolved there should be three large homes where four once stood.

Thanks, as always, for the great telling of South Philly history!

The pictures you have are in better shape then the...

2006-06-18T15:23:00.000-05:00

The pictures you have are in better shape then the ones i copied.