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To Respect and Remember

Diary of a Tile Addict

This recently completed monument is restoring dignity and respect to those buried at the Delaware State Hospital, a former psychiatric institution known to locals as ‘Farnhurst’ The Spiral Cemetery. In 2016 the first monument was erected, a low slug wall decorated with trencadis and tiles engraved with the names of the deceased.

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Philadelphia Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Bound by Girard Avenue and Callowhill Street to the north and south and the Delaware River and Sixth Street to the east and west, “NoLibs” is where you’ll find a blend of artists, young professionals, young families and students from nearby Temple University. With an address along tree-lined Spruce Street, it’s an oasis in the city.

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Chicago Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

West Loop Apartments Average 1-Bedroom Rental Price: $2,115 Catalyst Year Built: 2014 Number of Units: 223 Number of Layouts: 16 Rent: $2,005-$4,280 Highlights: In the heart of the West Loop, bright interiors at Catalyst come fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and designer kitchens (we love the mosaic tile backsplashes). Looking for more?

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