South Street, Philadelphia

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello friends, please read the description for more information about this video. Also I mistakenly referred to Retrospect Vintage as Retrospect Village @ 9:15, my apologies.

[@lisapina6412]

Not at all Terri you were great! 💜🐖🐽🐖

[@terrijofilms305]

@@lisapina6412 aww thank you, that means a lot. 😊

[@josephhernandez7442]

I left the Philly area back in 2000. This is heartbreaking. All the memories I have of being on South Street and now it is almost like a ghost town.

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 @Joseph Hernandez, welcome! I thought the exact same thing when I saw South Street. It was my first visit in about 15 years and I was shocked and saddened by what I saw. I have many fond memories of South Street from the 1980’s and ‘90’s. But now….it’s very different. 😓 Thanks so much for stopping in. ☺️

[@ramencurry6672]

It’s not that bad. There’s still decent enough traffic despite the decline. Have you ever visited St. Louis or Memphis? It’s much much worse in the Midwest and South. So many empty zones

[@timsroom4606]

I'm from Philly and south street was my most favorite go to spot i haven t been there since I was a child back in the 90's

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @ Baphomet 83, welcome! I used to hang out on South Street throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s. South Street was a happening spot! January, 2021 was the first time I visited South Street in 15 years. I was shocked at how much it changed. 🥺

[@fay8687]

Great place to see ! Thanks Terri 🙂

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @Fay N. how are you? I hope you’re doing well. Thanks so much for stopping by. This was my first visit to South Street in 15 years. I was a bit surprised by what I saw. Hopefully this fabulous street of days gone will make a come back. 😊

[@fay8687]

@@terrijofilms305 I love the upbeat song in beginning 🎵🎶

[@terrijofilms305]

@@fay8687 me too! 🎶❣️🎶

[@bluemalibu]

South Street Diner, TLA Theater, Monk's Inn...great places. South Street was always packed. Lots of cute Italian boys. It really looks different from the old days, Terri. Where do all the hippest meet, South Street, South Street...yeah!!

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @Blue Malibu, I hope you’re having a good week. I thought about you when I was filming this video. I knew you’d be able to relate to my observations. South Street has changed so much, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I also remember the Zipper Head store which closed in 2005. That store moved to 4th Street and is now called Crash Bang Boom.💥 Thanks so much for stopping by, I appreciate your support. ☮️💟🦄

[@bluemalibu]

@@terrijofilms305 I really did enjoy the video. It is so different down on South Street compared to when I used to go. Have a good day!

[@ramencurry6672]

I kind of like South Street more now. It’s great for solo afternoon walks. The mellow quiet is actually pleasant. You can still find packed lively places but it will be in other parts of the city. If you’re adventurous and want to see more packed fun places, I recommend visiting other cities in other countries if possible. Fun stuff and a learning experience. Philly is still great though even though it’s underrated.

[@penny1454]

Thanks Terri I enjoyed tagging along with ya Have a great day

[@penny1454]

Hi DayZee Yes babygirl it was very nice to see you in Angies live last week I hope you and your family had a nice holiday and a happy New Year. I pray for your health too my sweet angel God Bless you I hope your day is good

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @ Penny B, I hope you’re having a good week. Penny, I appreciate you tagging along with us. It is always a pleasure. Be safe and stay well. 🦋🌺🦋

[@penny1454]

You too Terri Jo

[@jodypixley6683]

Love the video ! It still looks really interesting to me beings I come from a small town . I love little shops of all kinds .I choose those over a mall any day . my 38 year old son would have a hay day in that comic shop for those tees ! I hope it all comes back . I can't imagine all of this disappearing . Thanks for the tour and info .this might sound silly but it looked really clean in those places . I would definitely go .

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @Jody Pixley, thanks so much for stopping by. I had a clip that featured the comic books but I forgot to include it in this video. 🤪 I could browse through these small shops all day. I will be featuring additional videos of Philadelphia in the future. Until then stay safe and well. ☮️💟🦄

[@lisapina6412]

Great video Terri Jo! Probably due to the pandemic is why lack of people! Thanks again! 🐖🐽🐖

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello Lisa, I hope you’re doing well. Thanks, I hope I didn’t sound too negative. I was just surprised by how much South Street has changed. Peace to you lady! ☮️

[@hmpz36911]

@@terrijofilms305 I miss the old days there

[@terrijofilms305]

@@hmpz36911 me too! South Street has changed over the past 10-15 years. 😪

[@ShareBrightLight]

I love you, Terri. God bless you. South Street looks nice. Love it. I played 38 of your videos this time to help you with your hours. God bless you.... You are a blessing.

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 @Angela, aww thank you! I really appreciate your support. Thanks so much! 🦋🌺🦋

[@ejarnold747]

I remember working down there in the early 90's. Every night, even Mondays were happening down there. I'm in my 50's now. Quite the city back then. Sidewalks shoulder to shoulder as far as the eye could see.

[@charliervr]

I'm from El Salvador and I visit my father in law in Philadelphia each year, South Street is always mad fun.

[@terrijofilms305]

Yes it is. I drove down South about two weeks ago. It was beautiful day & there was a lot of activity. I will be doing a follow-up video soon! ✌️

[@rwr773]

It's really sad. It used to be the most popular street in Philly. Back in the 80s it was lit until 3am. Sad

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 @RW R, welcome! I used to hang out on South Street in the 1980’s as well. South Street was a happening spot. I loved the building facades; many were painted with 3D decor. Prior to the filming of this video the last time I was on South Street was 2007. The “hippest street in town” has changed significantly since then! 😳

[@rwr773]

@@terrijofilms305 Yes. I was looking at a video of a busy street in Camdentown, London UK and it reminded me so much of our beloved SS. However, it has become a ghost town sad to say. Thanks for the video and the memories. Smile

[@theangendeavor9910]

Loved this vlog Terry Jo!! A much more personal look at some of the streets of Philadelphia that I didn’t know about.

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @The Ang Endeavor, I hope you’re having a good week. Yes, there are many nooks and crannies in Philadelphia. There’s another area I’d like to visit, Main Street in Manayunk which is minutes from Center City. I haven’t been to Manayunk since the early 2000’s. Stay tuned for more adventures in the City of Brotherly Love. 🦋❣️🦋 Thanks so much for stopping by!

[@hmpz36911]

@@terrijofilms305 Ever been to Skippack Pike? Nice shops there, a bit less edgy than South Street was, but it's a great place to visit.

[@terrijofilms305]

@@hmpz36911 hello and welcome! No I’ve never been to Skippack Pike; I will have to look it up. Thanks so much for the recommendation. ☺️

[@lousanto1054]

Went there in 1997. I fondly remember Jim's Steaks. It was SO PACKED on a Saturday after noon on a warm late March afternoon.

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 @Lou Santo, welcome. Jim’s Steaks has been serving the iconic cheesesteak sandwich @ the South Street location since 1976. Thanks so much for watching. ☺️

[@mspurple7765]

Happy Sunday. Nice video. Beautiful mural. Stay blessed and safe beautiful

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello Ms. Purple how are you? Thanks so much for stopping in. I will stop by your house sometime today. Until then, be safe and stay well. ☮️🦄💟

[@ThriftyAngela]

Really great tour! I've never been to Philadelphia. Sounds like it has changed a lot over the years. Munchies Tobacco Shop.... Mmmm?? LOL! Thanks for taking us along with you! 😊

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @Thrifty Angela, how are you? Well lady, South Street has definitely changed! I was taken back by what I saw. South Street was a top tourist attraction in Philadelphia for many years. I hope it makes a comeback. Thanks so much for your support. ☮️💟🦄

[@anthonystephens9071]

My Lady friend and I visited South Street today 5/2/2021Streets are packed with wonderful people good vibes from everyone!!!

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 @Anthony Stephens, welcome. I’m glad to hear more people were out and about on South Street today. It certainly was a beautiful day. Thanks so much for stopping by. ☺️

[@carinagryp6264]

I've been taken along for a stroll along South Street, Philadelphia... loved it! Of course, l don't recognize the names of the shops and all. Very different from over here. But l do know Häagen-Dazs, a brand of delicious ice cream! (@ 4:09) Not so different from over here are the vacant commercial sites. Due to the covid lockdowns, quite some people didn't see how to continue and closed up for good. Especially restaurants, cafes, bistros and such are the victims. They still aren't allowed to open, here. Only take-away is possible. Seems the same over there (?) You mentioned your birthday in the description and during the video. In January... Is January 24th your birthday then? If it was, a belated but heartfelt happy birthday, Terri Jo! Glad you had a nice day, despite of the shock of all the changes. I had my birthday already too, on January 10th. Nothing celebrational going on, of course. I hope to catch up next year! Thank you for the video! Enjoyed it! 😀👍

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello Carina, Thanks so much for your ongoing support I appreciate your feedback and look forward to reading your comments. Yes a lot of restaurants and shops have closed due to the pandemic. However the decline of South Street started before the pandemic. I’ve read some articles since my visit to South Street; some of the iconic shops closed up within the past 10 to 15 years. My birthday was on January 7th. My brother’s partner has a birthday on January 10th. Happy Belated Birthday to you. 🦋❣️🦋

[@carinagryp6264]

@@terrijofilms305 You're welcome,Terri Jo, and let me assure you : my pleasure of watching your videos. Thank YOU for your replies each time. I really appreciate those too. As well as the birthday wishes. I'm early in the year, but my uncle "beats" me : his birthday is on January 2nd. And now turns out you "beat" me too... 😉😊👍 Hope you had a nice day. Mine was great. I have been reading cards, replying to comments and emails and talking on the phone all day. Nice to know family and friends did remember my birthday, especially during these covid times. See you a next time! 🤗💙👋

[@pds_-gm6ok]

All the music and tee shirt shops are great out there ,,,,,

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 @peter_8585, welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by! 😊

[@corbianusyonabel1223]

Beautiful street my new friend👍👍

[@terrijofilms305]

Welcome @Corbianus Yon Abel, thanks so much for your support! I look forward to future correspondence. 🦋🌺🦋

[@ShareBrightLight]

Wow, I love this South Street. I would love to visit there.

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello Angie, I hope you’re having a nice, relaxing weekend. Thanks so much for your feedback and ongoing support. 🦋🍄🦋

[@terrygaitan]

Last time I walked those streets was in 1985. I was going to Navy “A” school…a lot of changes.

[@lisaw5580]

Thank You

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 @Lisa W, you are very welcome. And thank you for watching! I appreciate your support. ☺️

[@rosedb0926]

Wow beautiful place... New friend here ☺️

[@terrijofilms305]

Welcome @Rose Db, I appreciate your support! Thanks so much for your feedback. I have many fond memories of South Street over the years. ☮️💐🦄

[@jenstvchannel7363]

Wow nice place thanks for sharing

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @Jen’s TV Channel, welcome. Thanks so much for your support. I visited your home as well. I look forward to future correspondence! Enjoy the rest of your day. ☮️💐🦄

[@jenstvchannel7363]

@@terrijofilms305 thank you so much for visiting too God bless

[@GamingDemons]

Great video as always

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @Gaming Demons thanks so much for stopping by! 🦋🌺🦋

[@spacemandudley6237]

Is that old trolley lines? I would get lost in and around that area.

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @Spaceman Dudley, thanks so much for stopping by. I believe they are old trolley tracks. Good eye! Take care and be safe! 🦋🎈🦋

[@cliffordbrown13]

No picture of the famous “Theater of the Living Arts”?

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 Clifford Brown, welcome! Please accept my apology; somehow I missed the Theatre of the Living Arts. It must of been that brisk January air. 😳

[@anjabrown7868]

Used to have some craziness on south street mostly the grunge scene but u seen ppl from all walks and artists seems it’s another part of Philadelphia now gone

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 @Anja Brown, welcome! I can definitely relate! I have many fond memories of South Street from back in the day. My friends and I used to hang out on South Street in the 1980’s. It was a really happening place back then! I can’t believe how much South Street changed. Thanks so much for stopping by. ☺️

[@aletheafye2236]

I think the pandemic has made many places look like this

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @Alethea Fye, yes that’s true! I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for stopping by. 🦋🍄🦋

[@ramencurry6672]

South street declined even before the pandemic. Part of the reason is that other parts of Philly got better and has easier access from the subway. South street is not a convenient location actually. Also tourism in Philly is not that big. New York basically attracts most of the tourists leaving Philly a little dry. That said, I kind of like South Street a little better as more a mellow place.

[@terrijofilms305]

@@ramencurry6672 hello 👋 welcome! I never thought about the location but now that you mention it, you’re right! I just couldn’t believe how much it changed! And you make a very good point regarding tourism and NYC! Thanks so much for your insightful feedback. ☺️

[@jameskoepke9974]

Did,u see the van near joms on south street lurip

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 @james koepke, welcome! I don’t recall seeing a van near Jim’s, I’m sorry.!😪 I’ll have to go back later see if I can spot the van! 🚐

[@БулатБайтимов]

How about visit Kensigton Ave?

[@terrijofilms305]

I’m sorry but I cannot visit Kensington. I will take other requests though. 🤗

[@mitchellcrane9809]

The damage you see in Philadelphia has occurred because of the pandemic and especially the riots!. I use to be in Philly all the time and south street was still fine. Then after I went back after then pandemic cooled down and the riots stopped I went back (spring 2022). I normally start walking from the foot of south street and walk across town to the river then up to the art museum and back. I was SHOCK and DISGUSTED! Trash on the street like NYC , hardly anyone out on a 70 degree day on a Sunday afternoon and frankly it did not even feel safe. I did not even make it to Broad street and I turned around and left back to Delaware feeling no interest in returning. Philly is destroyed , NYC destroyed, DC destroyed== me PISSED as these where all favorite places for me to walk and explore. People need to wake up to what liberalism is doing to our cities or all is lost.

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 Mitch, that makes a lot of sense. I was shocked when I saw South Street. Thanks so much for your feedback. 😊

[@ramencurry6672]

You are incorrect. Philly and NYC are not destroyed. Still lots of other good areas. Do you actually visit New York these days? Los of busy gentrifying areas…..Also have you ever visited a real destroyed part of America? Take a trip to St. Louis, Memphis and rural Arkansas. Those areas have suffered from population decline. You almost never see people on the streets and they have higher crime rates than the east coast

[@nelliebeauford6342]

So what you don't go to Larry Fines house?!!

[@terrijofilms305]

I had no idea that one of the Three Stooges had a home on South Street! But thanks to your comment now I know! I will certainly check it out @ 300 South Street the next time I’m in the area, which will be about two weeks. Thanks again for letting me know. 😊

[@orvillemartinez5486]

this is going to be my street BDP boricuas dont play we run philadelphia 777

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @Orville Martinez, welcome! Boogie Down Productions, 👍👍 Best of luck on your hip hop endeavors!

[@orvillemartinez5486]

@@terrijofilms305 i dont listen to that crap music

[@terrijofilms305]

@@orvillemartinez5486 I apologize. I thought that’s what you meant by BDP. 😊

[@cloudie8314]

Terri Jo when's your bday?

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello @Cloudie 831. I hope you’re enjoying your Tuesday afternoon. My birthday is on January 7th. The last time I’ve been to this section of South Street was 15 years ago. I was taken back by how much it’s changed. South Street was a top tourist attraction in Philadelphia for many years. I hope this part of the city is able to make a comeback. Peace to you lady, stay safe and be well. 🌺💐🌺

[@user-wk2qp8cp8x]

South street sucks now 💯💯❤️❤️❤️ you are so right 😂it’s so boring now 🥲

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 @R, welcome! I was saddened to see how much South Street changed….it used to be a fun, happening place. Thanks so much for stopping by. 😊

[@kathcook6737]

How's that diversity working out?

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello 👋 Kath cook, welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by. ☺️

[@spartandan]

I'll meant you on south street..we can walk and vedio each other..😁😁😁😁At 1 time I had a thousand comic books..started on drugs drinking.gave them away.had 1st issues of some.If I kept them till now I would have had some decent money.😪😪😪😪😪...

[@terrijofilms305]

Hello Dan! I hope you are having a nice weekend. Oh wow, 1st editions; some of the 1st issues are quite valuable. The good news Dan, you are here to talk about it....thank goodness! Speaking of comic books, I inadvertently left out the clip of the comic books...Oh well! Stay safe. ☮️

[@spartandan]

Thanks Terri very true..here to talk bout heart ache...lol.have good reat of weekend

[@terrijofilms305]

@@spartandan I know but sometimes a little bit of heart ache keeps me in check! 😊

[@jodypixley6683]

Hey Dan ! So many have gave up precious stuff for drugs .I wonder who is hoarding up all that historical stuff waiting to make a fortune off it all ? I think it's sad the pawn shops take and pay very cheap and sell and make good money off of addicts and same people come in daily so you know they know . I hear people lough about how they can get good stuff off addict over face book . They don't realize how they sound like the guy who runs by and steals a grandma purse out of her hands ! Just pisses me off !