tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post4353696531780389849..comments2024-03-26T04:40:23.627-04:00Comments on Weekend Street/Reflections: Some History of the Ritz-Carlton, PhiladelphiaJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13938841714182436845noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-11681718967734800722009-07-14T17:30:20.880-04:002009-07-14T17:30:20.880-04:00I can't wait to see the lobby : )I can't wait to see the lobby : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-77969255441290476962009-07-14T15:33:41.432-04:002009-07-14T15:33:41.432-04:00First class photos of Philadelphia. Beautiful cit...First class photos of Philadelphia. Beautiful city!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-65053596647389828132009-07-14T14:11:33.629-04:002009-07-14T14:11:33.629-04:00It looks very grand! I see some of the rooms have...It looks very grand! I see some of the rooms have balconies maybe? Great pictures James!Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737705457021667861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-49447887481147799892009-07-14T11:42:18.424-04:002009-07-14T11:42:18.424-04:00Fantastic captures. It is amazing to see how this ...Fantastic captures. It is amazing to see how this old beautiful building is still standing tall in this modern world.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-33145667931291110742009-07-14T10:30:48.809-04:002009-07-14T10:30:48.809-04:00Great post and photos!Great post and photos!Larry Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01392588137807118395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-18741411058981218602009-07-14T09:56:08.436-04:002009-07-14T09:56:08.436-04:00Great shots and interesting history of the buildin...Great shots and interesting history of the buildings! And nice that the owners have maintained them.Lewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697266305154485433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-89973354243244717532009-07-14T09:23:11.115-04:002009-07-14T09:23:11.115-04:00Wonderful post. I love that old buildings are bein...Wonderful post. I love that old buildings are being *rejuvenated* rather than knocked down. Thanks!Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-31621599628587138902009-07-14T08:37:55.586-04:002009-07-14T08:37:55.586-04:00I've never seen Philadelphia before. You show ...I've never seen Philadelphia before. You show it off so well that I would like to visit someday.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-8995863058943494842009-07-14T08:00:10.724-04:002009-07-14T08:00:10.724-04:00A very charming city and beautiful rotunda. I'...A very charming city and beautiful rotunda. I've never been up in the NE but Philly looks as busy at NYC!Vicki ~ FLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12542777705977724405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-4600973723033020852009-07-14T06:39:37.327-04:002009-07-14T06:39:37.327-04:00James, Your photos are incredibly well done. This ...James, Your photos are incredibly well done. This is a wonderful account of the long and amazing history of this historic building. It is a testament to the capabilities of all who were involved in the original building and the subsequent renovations. I can't wait to see the inside of the dome.pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696361625481123431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-41583941646246952092009-07-14T06:01:02.551-04:002009-07-14T06:01:02.551-04:00Loved to see these structures as captured by you.....Loved to see these structures as captured by you... nice shots!Kcalpeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966012229273212122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-72635172524171239982009-07-14T03:11:40.968-04:002009-07-14T03:11:40.968-04:00Great shots! The Rotunda looks so regal and round....Great shots! The Rotunda looks so regal and round. I like the juxtaposition with the modern skyscraper too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-48721609786276658552009-07-14T03:05:39.595-04:002009-07-14T03:05:39.595-04:00Philadelphia looks very clean. The last picture l...Philadelphia looks very clean. The last picture looks rather like Sydney :o) Though the buildings here are not as huge as those in the US.Icehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086712734274525037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-35223439839752868822009-07-14T02:57:31.155-04:002009-07-14T02:57:31.155-04:00This has been a great tour James.
Lovely shots giv...This has been a great tour James.<br />Lovely shots giving a feel of the life there. :)Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-3267219817269851852009-07-13T22:37:49.566-04:002009-07-13T22:37:49.566-04:00I love that such a marvel sits so modestly in down...I love that such a marvel sits so modestly in downtown Philly.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-53876621359354543002009-07-13T22:36:35.770-04:002009-07-13T22:36:35.770-04:00Looks great,beautiful cityscape which you have cap...Looks great,beautiful cityscape which you have captured beautifully:)<br />Have a nice day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14489207599039220574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-17701982841773141932009-07-13T22:09:38.196-04:002009-07-13T22:09:38.196-04:00the building has an old world charm and it's g...the building has an old world charm and it's good to know that inspite of all the renovation, it was retained. Really informative post.Mariteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10624098864390552460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-23836695822795811712009-07-13T21:28:59.275-04:002009-07-13T21:28:59.275-04:00Hi James, no matter how much renovation they have ...Hi James, no matter how much renovation they have made, it has kept its original charm. Very informative.<br /><br />I am glad you enjoy my post <a href="http://themain-ingredient.info/2009/07/13/my-world-tuesday-metro-art-murals-1/" rel="nofollow">here</a>Ebiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578368533805331630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-6976351803503673502009-07-13T20:19:33.541-04:002009-07-13T20:19:33.541-04:00Beautiful tour of your city James. Makes me wanna ...Beautiful tour of your city James. Makes me wanna visit someday..Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12918979903066830662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-45374967179158143472009-07-13T20:17:45.865-04:002009-07-13T20:17:45.865-04:00Thanks for the tour of the exterior! That's a ...Thanks for the tour of the exterior! That's a mighty impressive place. I'm looking forward to the interior shots.Sally in WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-89820068885147161742009-07-13T20:03:51.513-04:002009-07-13T20:03:51.513-04:00I enjoyed your tour, great shots of majestic build...I enjoyed your tour, great shots of majestic buildings!Elisabeth's bright sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08401490445776346508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-25103670264658971192009-07-13T19:18:37.032-04:002009-07-13T19:18:37.032-04:00You live in such a historic part of your country. ...You live in such a historic part of your country. I am so glad we have you as a picture perfect tour guide. Can't wait to see the inside. Keep on snappin' James!Bogeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621010857974456199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-90293356724260706312009-07-13T18:29:05.270-04:002009-07-13T18:29:05.270-04:00nice jobnice jobkayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-57230147176121913452009-07-13T18:16:20.055-04:002009-07-13T18:16:20.055-04:00What a treat. I just love buildings. Especially th...What a treat. I just love buildings. Especially those that are unique and beautiful that have been refurbished and repurposed.Yogi♪♪♪https://www.blogger.com/profile/00411274031147372579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912659204940192592.post-54445363575541660382009-07-13T17:13:23.804-04:002009-07-13T17:13:23.804-04:00Interesting history and photos of the building.Interesting history and photos of the building.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com