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That was then . . . This is now

By Richard Strahm

Real Estate Broker/Owner with American Foursquare Realty RM423982

March 23, 2011 09:36 AM

My dad was an avid photographer. While he took many beautiful pictures, this is one that I'll always remember.

This shot was taken in 1970 -- when Veteran's Stadium was being built in Philadelphia (foreground). That stadium was razed in 2004 and is now a parking lot. The building behind is is the Spectrum -- home to the Philadelphia Flyers and Sixers. Opened in 1967, it's being torn down as we speak. Behind that? JFK stadium. Built in 1926, it was demolished in 1992 and is now the site of the Wells Fargo Center.

Veterans Stadium - Philadelphia

While it's sad to see these storied Philadelphia sports venues go, we do now have some state of the art replacements -- Citizen's Bank Park for baseball, Lincoln Financial Field for football and the Wells Fargo Center for hockey, basketball, concerts and more.

But this picture sure brings back memories for me!

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Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I find it sad, but I know what you mean. Around Staples Center we've had major renovations and the area is actually safe now.

Mar 23, 2011 09:38 AM

Peggy Chirico

Prudential CT Realty - Manchester, CT

REALTOR® 860-748-8900, Hartford & Tolland County Real Estate

Interesting - seems like a lot of work to build and tear down. But are you ready for the Sweet Sixteen? UConn is playing in Philadelphia and we won't be there..so sad. My daughter went to Temple and I remember the traffic only too well so we are going to stay home and watch it on TV, but we are still envious of those who can attend.

Mar 23, 2011 09:40 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Richard, Some change is just good, but others are kind of sad. I guess we need to keep improving things.

Mar 23, 2011 09:41 AM

Joe Kenny

Realty Executive Midwest - Darien, IL

Better Than Your Average Joe

Richard, the only person that likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Those are great shots, thanks for sharing.

Mar 24, 2011 01:20 AM

Steve Hammond

Adams Twp, PA

I saw Live Aid at JFK back in '85 when I was in my late teens. What an experience that was. Goodbye JFK and thanks for the memories.

Mar 26, 2011 03:41 AM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

Spectrum, JFK Stadium, Veteran’s Stadium.

Citizen’s Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo Center.

Anyone besides me see where our society is going? With all the deficit budgets everywhere, Maybe in 50 years you’ll be living in Apple, Google instead of Lansdale, Pennsylvania! JJJJ

By the way, you have a shout-out in my Pay It Forward Google Juice part 7 post.

Mar 28, 2011 02:48 PM

Nina Rogoff

Boston, MA

Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Great pictures and great memories for you, Richard! Was your Dad a pilot, or a passenger when he took these pics?

Mar 30, 2011 09:03 AM

Richard Strahm

American Foursquare Realty - Lansdale, PA

Lansdale and North Penn Real Estate

Nina - My dad's company designed the subway extension that went down to the stadiums. That shot was taken from a helicopter when he was doing some survey work.

Mar 30, 2011 12:08 PM

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