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Old 02-12-2008, 09:44 PM
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I'm hoping to document "green man" statuary in Philadelphia (Center City is preferable). I already know of three locations in South Philly to photograph. Has anyone seen any other "green men" in Philly? These will usually be plaques of varying sizes on the front of private homes.
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I'm not sure I've seen these "green men". Can you please post some images? I'm curious about it.
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He is my favorite thing there. Last time I went he had a nest of caterpillars under one nostril like a great glob of snot.
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I dont know if we are talking about the same thing, but I think theres one at 7th and Pine.
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I know of a few which am sure you may know of and next time I am in the area will see if I can get some pictures of them ... there are 4 on a building on 9th st near Italian market and there is on on Passyunk near Cathrine I beileve.

I love the one from the Morris Arboretum good catch
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Wissahickon, Forbidden Drive perhaps? I feel as if one of the watering stations there has a green man header. But I could be wrong. The dogs haven't let me out in so very long.
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Just happened to be out today and had camera ...
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That's one of my favorites. I like how they altered the architecture of the building to give the green man more focus. Here is the set on the facade on 9th St.

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Now that you mention it I have seen some around town.
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