Easily scoopable weather driving are walking, Some people walk past as they come down the walk ramp from the street above or as thier doggos do their thing. Pretty crazy how old the train bridge part is but I had many breaks back here while I was on the crew that had the job of tiling all the bathrooms and kitchens when they turned this building into condos.
Historic Larkin-Belber building, located at 2200 Arch Street. This 12-story industrial manufacturing building was built around 1912-13. It was originally occupied by the Larkin Company, a soap manufacturer. Shortly afterward, the Belber Trunk and Bag Company moved their operation into the building, and began manufacturing high-end luggage there. Several textile and garment manufacturers also operated out of the space. During this time period, this part of Logan Square was an industrial area and working class neighborhood.Garment manufacturing continued after Belber relocated in the mid-twentieth century. (Other businesses rented space there as well, including the Philadelphia Daily News.) However, manufacturing activity halted by 1980. Arch Street's industrial phase was quietly coming to an end. The Larkin-Belber building stood empty for over two decades. As "urban renewal" efforts transformed and gentrified the neighborhood, real estate prices began to rise. In 2004-2006, as the area was on its way to becoming more upscale, the building was remodeled and developed into high-priced lofts with a great deal of amenities--luxury living for people of means.