Here are some additional photos that didn’t make it into the book A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches, but are worth viewing:

men gathering around a bar
An early photo of Nick’s Roast Beef that hangs at the 20th and Jackson tavern. (Old Original Nick’s)
Newspaper ad
1978 Daily News ad showcasing Nick’s ill-fated expansion (Newspapers.com)
Willies roast pork and beef
Shoppers at stalls at 9th Street Market and sign for Willie’s Roast Pork and Beef (Phila Place / HSoP)
Inside willie’s
Inside Willie’s Roast Pork and Beef at the Philly Italian Market
zep shop ad
Ad for a Zep shop in Pottstown, 1971 (The Mercury)
peter romano
2020 Daily News photo
peter romano jr and sr
2020 Daily News photo
Pinocchios new meatball stromboli
Pinocchio’s — another Delco pizza joint — followed in Romano’s footsteps with the introduction of the stromboli
Peter sarcone
Peter Sarcone, father of Louis Sr., with his famous bread (Temple Digital Library)
Fresh bread from Angelo’s
Fresh bread from Angelo’s (Angelo’s)
rolls
Sarcone’s rolls (Sarcone’s Bakery)

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