Dilmar M. Gamero S., a PhD student at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, has been doing some rephotography of Elfreth’s Alley—taking photos from the same vantage points as older photos. Gamero is working toward a larger project using stereoscopic effects to make these images feel 3D, but he shared this taste of what he’s been working on!
We can’t wait to see more of Gamero’s work!
Credits (From Gamero’s YouTube caption):
All the photographs are part of Temple University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center. Digital collection: George D. McDowell Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Collection.
Residents of Elfreth’s Alley
Photographer: Unknown 1932-06-02: Residents sitting on front doorsteps of Elfreth's Alley.
Elfreth’s Alley
Photographer: Unknown ca. 1940: Sailors chat with resident about brickwork on home in Elfreth's Alley.
Elfreth’s Alley
Photographer: Hamilton 1953-05-29: Mrs. John C. Hoster and Mrs. John Barnett discuss and carry old flags down Elfreth's Alley.
"Annual fete of Elfreth's Alley"
Photographer: Newton Hartman 1958-01-18: Crowds on street waiting to visit the historic homes.
Elfreth's Alley association holds fund raising day.
Photographer: William Owens 1968-06-01: Crowds on Elfreth's Alley.
Music: Air-Air Time Nessa, 1977