100 Years Ago in Philadelphia

Shorpy, my internet-based time machine of choice, featured this eye-popping photo yesterday. That's the Bellevue-Stratford in Philadelphia, exactly 100 years ago. When you click on the link, definitely open up the high-def version; the detail is unreal.

I've gone on about the Bellevue before; it's one of my favorite buildings in the city, and well worth a visit (especially if you're coming here for NoirCon). Here's how the building looks today:

Still a beaut, ain't she?