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Church of the Living God, 2015
Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA
Camera: Canon AT-1
Film: Kodak TMax 400

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This black and white 35mm photo shows a storefront, displaying a notice for the "Church of the Living God and Ground of the Truth," partially obscured by a security grate. I believe the church is no longer at this address on Braddock Avenue. It’s still an active church in Braddock. I'm uncertain whether this building is still standing.
December 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Maple Way, 2025
Braddock, PA
Camera: Holga 120N
Film: CHS 100 II Black & White Negative Film, 120

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This black-and-white Holga photograph depicts Maple Way alleyway in Braddock, PA. It was shot in the pouring rain without an umbrella, using 100-speed film.
August 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Kizzy Bitch, 2012
Halket St., Braddock, PA
Camera: Holga 120N

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This is a photo of a stripped dumpster truck with the words "Kizzy Bitch" spray-painted on the driver's side door. I photographed the entire town of Braddock in 2012, and this black-and-white photo is part of that project.
March 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Isley's, 2012
Braddock Avenue,
Braddock, PA
Camera: Holga 120N

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Isley's was a chain of family-owned dairies that operated in the 20th century until the 1970s. My mom used to buy Chipped Chopped Ham there every week. The only part of the store that remains is the facade, which is now in full decay. I photographed the entire town of Braddock in 2012, and this black-and-white photo is part of that project.
March 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Storm Front, 2025
Braddock, PA
Brownie Starmite II (1962)
Arista EDU Ultra120 cut and respooled to 127

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This black-and-white photo captures a stormy street scene featuring utility poles and power lines on both sides. On the right, a two-story building is visible, with a car parked further down the road. The sky appears overcast and cloudy. The shot was taken with a 1962 Brownie Starmite II camera set to a fixed focus of f/11. The film used was hand-cut Arista 120, respooled to 127.
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Braddock Police Department, the first two-platoon department in Pennsylvania. Real photo postcard c. 1930.
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January 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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#OTD (Aug 02)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

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On this date, August 2... • in 1907, western Pennsylvania officials obtain an arrest warrant for former Hillsville Black Hand gang leader Joseph Bagnato. • in 1909, Giuseppe Clemente is acquitted of counterfeiting charges at New York but remains in custody on another indictment. • in 1929, James Buono of Braddock PA dies of gunshot wounds he says were inflicted by Frank Amato and George Becario. • in 1931, New York police report that a three-day Coney Island fundraising banquet is being attended by many thousands in seatings of 500. • in 1936, Ciro Terranova is stopped and arrested as he drives across the line into New York City. • in 1941, court denies 'Nucky' Johnson release on bail during his appeal of a tax evasion conviction. • in 1949, former Kansas City 'king of bootleggers' Frank DeMayo dies of lung cancer. • in 1965, Italian police arrest ten U.S. and Sicilian gangsters in various locations in Italy. • in 1977, Ohio racketeer Anthony Delsanter passes away in Florida at age 66. • in 1982, FBI Special Agent Joseph D. Pistone testifies in Manhattan Federal Court about his five-year undercover assignment as Donnie Brasco. Image of Anthony Delsanter.
August 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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#OTD (Aug 13)
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On this date, August 13... • in 1887, Whyos gang leader Daniel Lyons is shot and mortally wounded by a Manhattan saloonkeeper. • in 1909, New York counterfeiter Vincenzo Battaglia begins his sentence at Atlanta Federal Prison. • in 1921, two people are mortally wounded in a shooting at an illegal whiskey curb market on Manhattan's Chrystie Street. • in 1924, Sam 'Red' Levine is charged in New York with grand larceny of an automobile. • in 1926, Raymond L.S. Patriarca escapes from the Hopkintown MA lockup after being arrested on suspicion of hijacking. • in 1929, Frank Amato of Braddock PA is freed from a county jail after being acquitted of a murder charge. • in 1932, Harlem residents submit a petition seeking release on parole for Owen Madden. • in 1947, Umberto Gibilaro, once a trusted aide to Salvatore Maranzano, passes away in Brooklyn. After serving a third of his 10-year sentence for labor racketeering, Chicago Outfit leader Paul Ricca is released from prison. • in 1949, Ohio state authorities close the Jungle Inn casino near Youngstown. Image of Paul Ricca.
August 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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#OTD (Aug 13) in 1929, Frank Amato of #BraddockPA is freed from a county jail after being acquitted of a murder charge.

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August 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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#OTD in #OrganizedCrime #History: Amato is accused of killing #BraddockPA man, thousands attend #Mafia dinner at #ConeyIsland, #Terranova is arrested as he enters #NYC, #KansasCity bootlegger passes, #Cleveland mobster dies in #Florida, #Pistone testifies.

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Image of Enoch Johnson. Text reads: On this date, August 2... in 1907, western Pennsylvania officials obtain an arrest warrant for former Black Hand gang leader Joseph Bagnato. in 1909, Giuseppe Clemente is acquitted of counterfeiting charges at New York but remains in custody on another indictment. in 1929, James Buono of Braddock PA dies of gunshot wounds he says were inflicted by Frank Amato and George Becario. in 1931, New York police report that a three-day Coney Island fundraising dinner is being attended by many thousands in seatings of 500. in 1936, Ciro Terranova is stopped and arrested as he drives across the line into New York City. He is charged with driving without a license. in 1941, court denies 'Nucky' Johnson release on bail during his appeals of a tax evasion conviction. in 1949, former Kansas City 'king of bootleggers' Frank DeMayo dies of lung cancer. in 1965, Italian police arrest ten U.S. and Sicilian gangsters in various locations in Italy. in 1977, Ohio racketeer Anthony Delsanter passes away in Florida at age 66. in 1978, the Cuban government charges that U.S. officials have fabicated evidence tying Cuba to the assassination of President John Kennedy. in 1982, FBI Special Agent Joseph D. Pistone testifies in Manhattan Federal Court about his five-year undercover assignment as Donnie Brasco.
August 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Welcome to the #Braddock Daily News, 19th Century Edition! Follow along for a window into the headlines, goings-on, and gossip of everyday life in 1890s #braddockpa. Whether it’s the town, the mill, births, deaths, or everyday gossip, the Braddock Daily News covers it.
An image of the Braddock Daily News from June 1894
January 6, 2026 at 4:17 AM