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Harbison Dairy Milk Bottle
Philadelphia, PA - serlingrod - Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 : goo
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The Harbison Dairy, located at Coral & Abigail Streets in Kensington, closed in the early 1960's much like many of the factories in this part of the city. To this day the milk bottle water tower still remains a prominent landmark for this neighborhood. Several attempts have been made in recent years by community nonprofits to have the bottle repainted, but unfortunately the owner isn't too keen on the idea. A small section of the first floor has been rented out as a produce market for the Hispanic community in the area. The rest of the building is vacant. To the right you'll see the Market-Frankford El subway.
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Mary: 20th Jun 2008 - 00:24 GMT
I love this shot. What memories it brings to mind. Some good, some bad. Bad was when I had to walk home after dark. The giant factory building enhanced my fear and the darkness. Good were the milk crates and moving rail that we kids in the neighborhood used to hop on and ride down,down,down. What fun. We also climbed the fire escape on the factory that was to the left of the dairy. Good was also when this street was covered with snow. My spirits were lifted as the blanket of white covered the dreariness of the factory wall and the horse manure that covered the street as the dairy horses went up and down Abigail Street with milk deliveries. Good was also Mike the milkman who always had a smile for us kids.
Thom Cartmell: 4th Jul 2008 - 07:06 GMT
I lived at Susquehanna ave and Trenton Ave. 2129 E. Susquehanna ave. I grew up there in the 40's and 50's I remember Mike. Damn I remember the Horse Drawn Milk Wagons and Mike. I think his horses name was Jerry if I am not Mistaken. My mother always knew when I was looking at the Horses. I came home with a Black Screen Print on my Nose I even loved the Smell of the Stable. there. Now I live in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Retired from the Military 25 years service. If You know me write me. Thom Cartmell, sargee7@honduras.com. Went to Hackett School, and Penn Treaty Jr High
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