Graffiti Pier
Coffee to start the journey to Graffiti Pier (Top) Preparing to head into the pier area (Below)
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Graffiti Pier is located in Port Richmond, specifically Pier 18 on the Delaware River. The pier was officially shut down in May of 2018 because of a spike in illegal activity occurring on site. Access to Graffiti Pier is not difficult even with the intimidating large fence and multiple boulders blocking the unofficial entrance. Many photographers come and explore the intriguing art and climb up the pier to view Center City from afar.
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Color and Content on the cement walls of Graffiti Pier (Above)
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Fresh grafitti is everywhere, hinting that there are others who frequently trespass on this hidden pier.
Graffiti’ed Teenage Mutant Ninja Tutle on top of the pier (Below)
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View from the top of the pier (Above)
If one dares to climb up the unconvincing and industrial nail impaled tree, then they will be greeted by a nice view of the bridge and city.
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Center City in the distance (Above)
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Brennen walking back down the top of the pier (Above)
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Looking back one last time before exiting Grafitti Pier (Above)
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Geese hanging by the water (Above)
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Photos and Text by Grace Fales
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