From the Permanent Collection
Curbside Excavation, Mountain Street — South Philadelphia
Asphalt surface, concrete debris, traffic cones, caution tape
Streets Department, est. 2026
98 days on view
Curatorial note
From the curb, the upright cone and the entangled tape set a record of ongoing street work at Mountain Street. The arrangement foregrounds a small, enduring interruption in the street surface. Acquired January 2026, this work remains a steady presence in the South Philadelphia streetscape, recording the patient accumulation of municipal maintenance.