North Philadelphia Daily Specials

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North Philadelphia Daily Specials

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Item No: pdcp01394
Title: North Philadelphia Daily Specials
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:

Image of a restaurant worker behind the counter of a soda fountain/diner in North Philadelphia in the 1970s.  The restaurant menu features Southern/soul food fare, and there is also a variety of Tastykakes--a Philadelphia staple--for sale. The work station equipment includes a single-spindle milkshake maker.   This black-and-white photographic print was taken by Philadelphia photographer Dr. Harry Drasin.


Creation Year: ca. 1970
Creator Name: Drasin, Harry, M.D. Psy.D. - Photographer