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Book of images depicting Susquehanna Avenue and Diamond Street in Philadelphia, PA.
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Susquehanna & Diamond
by Kalima Thomas
Copyright © 2010 by Kalima Thomas
Introduction
North Philadelphia is rich in culture and history, from annual festivals to sites dating back several decades. However, beautiful churches and thriving businesses are juxtaposed with dilapidated buildings and abandoned lots filled with waste. This book serves as a raw look at the streets where so many people work, eat, play, worship, and call home. Unfortunately, the area is also home to high crime and poverty rates. Susquehanna Avenue and Diamond Street are among the many streets in need of renovation, as a step to providing a better future for North Philadelphia residents.
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Stuffed animals are placed in memory of local residents who have passed away.
Left: 2100 Block of Susquehanna Avenue
Opposite Page: 1600 Block of Susquehanna Avenue
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15th & Susquehanna8
20th & Diamond 9
Smilie Faces Child Care. 17th & Susquehanna. 10
Tanner Duckery School. 1501 Diamond Street. 11
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John (l), has been running his junkyard for over 30 years.
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20th & Susquehanna22
1428 Susquehanna Avenue 23
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Mural by Ana Uribe on 20th and Diamond Streets
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Mural by Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network. 19th & Susquehanna30
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