315 Comments for Philadelphia Jewish Foster Home and Orphan Asylum

If you look at it fast, you woudn't even know iti s a ruin from this picture...it looks as though it is still in use! :)

I LOVE the perspective!

I agree AD Nilsen. That was my first thought too.

Way cool! That red really stands out. :)

Whooooaaa...that is a LONG way down lol! :D

Watch that first step--it is a lu lu. :D

Can this be considered to be...natural air-conditioning?

I agree also...what is up with that railing? It doesn't look right (as in out of place) with that peeling paint on the door and the debris on the steps.

Strange thing, that. :)

Nice!

WOOOHOOO NEW GALLARY!

I think I love you Motts lol!

I was an orphan that was born in an institution for unwed mothers (she left me there as a ward of the state because she couldn't care for me) and I was adopted one month to the day of my birth by a wonderful couple. :)

Just thought you would like to know that.

The building seems to blend into the trees like a ghostly apparition or mirage fading into the mist. Beautiful.

This is the same building from "Through the Woods" is'nt it??
Another great shot!!

This would make a great wallpaper too. Great shot Motts

A D Nilsen- This is exactly what these pictures remind me of.
Mother Earth reclaiming her land.

You are right Steve. Very Cool!!

that's what windows are for

I hate to see old buildings torn down. Unforunatly in this case it's too far gone to renovate. Renovation costs would by far outweigh the demolishion.

was that book from the home originally, or did somone bring it in?