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Originally Posted by spunky0216p
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WOW, it's amazing how many small world hits I got with just a little backstory!
My grandmother had "Gallaghers Pharmacy" at 17th & Ritner across from St. Monica's (where my parents were married). My grandparents house was at 19th & Shunk. I crossed 18th & Ritner about 500 times as a kid on the other side of St. Mons. delivering Rxs.
There was another Gallaghers at 17th & Shunk owned by my uncle Joe.
Although I was a suburban kid, I loved spending lots of time in south Philly. I felt a link to a much older time. Horses still pulled carts in the 60s and 70s. Abbot's dairy, complete with the milk cow herd, was still on South Street. Butcher shops still had live chickens awaiting your selection. The Italian Market on 9th St wouldn't be revealed in Rocky for another 15 years. Frank's black cherry visniak was the best soda.
I saw over 50 Phillies games the year the Vet opened. . . .and spent less than $25 in total admission tix - bat, ball and cap day included.
Gotta love Philly!