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Thank you very much for the days that I will always remember. I live right below 80 the Buist ave. In the marsh area towards Cobb creek and Darby Creek where the banks would break and we were rescued by boat. I lived there from 1948-1963. My Grandmother bought the the property when she arrived from Russia in 1912. And they built the house on a few Acres. Thanks again on the video.

So sad what happened to these families. RIP SWP

Great informative documentary, thank you

I moved to Southwest from West 11 years ago because it's quiet. It's like living in the suburbs. I love history, and I'm so happy I stumbled on this document. It's so important. Unbelievably sad that people lost their homes and their community to corruption. Thank you.

Korman never wanted to build houses. That was all a lie. Korman wanted the development rights to The Meadows, period. He wanted to control the land, not to own it. He paid no taxes since the city owned the land, not Korman. The Philadelphia Airport was expanding, and the land around the airport was becoming more valuable. Problem was, the working people who lived there needed to be moved without receiving fair compensation for the actual value of the land. So, what happened? The people got the bum's rush, and their homes were razed. Want to put in a Marriott or Holiday Inn? You have to pay Korman millions. Want to build a Wendy's or an Outback Steakhouse? You have to pay Korman millions. Want to put in a parking facility for the airport? Yep, pay Korman. It was one of the largest land swindles ever conceived in the United States, and an egregious misuse of eminent domain. Jack Myers, author, ROW HOUSE DAYS and ROW HOUSE BLUES.

I've lived out here for over 25 years and had no idea about its history. Im off 80th street. Now I know why there are so many empty fields and the fragments of driveways that lead no nowhere. Good lord, I'd heard it use to be pig farms out here... Anywho, thanks for the info.

Also known a Elmwood

Born there 1948

Great film. My grandmother always talks about growing up in Elmwood & how it doesn’t exist anymore. Her parents ended up relocating near 47th & Woodland Avenue

This is happening today at Bartram Village, and once these people leave, they are unable to find affordable housing.

thank you for uploading this. I remember watching this on PBS in the 90s. .

Saw him again last week...Daydream brought tears to my eyes. At 70 yrs he was every bit as good as when I saw him 40 yrs ago.

wow lol

I love you man :)

He is the best!

fan tastic!

Robin, I'm so happy you liked the clip so much that you shared it on your FB page. We await your return to the Philadelphia area next year with great excitement. Hope Father Christmas finds you well. hacksaw1998 (Tom)

Love that song. Robin is one of the most under appreciated,unrecognized great guitar players of all time.Awsome!

Wow! That is one of my favorite versions of that song I've ever seen him do! Goosebumps the whole time!

Who's the kid?

he is so great

I get spellbound when every I here Robin play.

I think i did pretty good, I think it was one of the first times I used a camera.

Love the boys from southwest Philly sons of robin stone