During the 1920s, South Philadelphia and Kensington were home to a large and diverse population, including immigrants from Italy, Ireland, and Eastern Europe, who had come to the area searching for work and a better life. The neighborhoods were known for their vibrant and bustling street life, with markets, shops, and small businesses lining the streets.
The photograph captures the everyday life of the people of South Philadelphia and Kensington, showing them going about their daily routines and activities. The photograph also captures the diversity of the population, with people of different ages, ethnicities and backgrounds; it reflects the melting pot nature of the neighborhoods.
These photographs by John Frank Keith provide a glimpse into the past and the history of these neighborhoods. They capture a snapshot of a time when these neighborhoods were still developing and changing. These photographs are valuable historical documents that help to tell the story of the people and the communities of South Philadelphia and Kensington during the 1920s in 1925.
