Midcentury storefronts of East Passyunk Avenue, south Philadelphia. These types of renovations typically occurred in the two decades after World War II as store owners in aging buildings sought to make their stores look more up to date. Common elements seen here include the terrazzo entryways with colorful patterns, address numbers, and the names of (usually long-gone) businesses; 1x1 mosaic tile in a rainbow of colors; angled storefront display windows and entryways; and Vitrolite slipcovers with stainless steel lettering.










