My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
The Fairmount area is close to a lot of the city's attractions and art, and equally close to some great outdoor space. The neighborhood is overall pretty quiet, and parking is much easier than in Center City. There are a lot of coffee shops, restaurants, and pubs within easy walking distance. I like Fairmount because it's outside of the city, but also close to the city. I'm a big-time walker; rarely taking public transportation. Fairmount is about 2.6 miles from my apartment. No biggie. There is a Target I like to shop at in Fairmount because it's HUGE, and extremely organized. Not at all like the two Targets in Center City that look as though someone dropped an atomic bomb on them and then used a bulldozer to finish.
To locals, Fairmount is also known as "Art Museum Area" because there are three museums: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, and the Barnes Foundation. 
Once again, Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment in the film...
As most of you already know, I love architecture. Besides all the many diverse careers I've had throughout my life, at one point, I also thought about becoming an architect. However, I wasn't willing to go to college and put in the effort to get a degree. I'm simply not a long-term school person. I'm much too impatient.
Yet, there is something about architecture that I have always found alluring. In fact, many years ago, when I was living in South Florida, I dated a guy who was an architect. He would take me to various homes and buildings he was working on and explain his architectural plans. I found it utterly fascinating.
Last month, I took a walk to the art museum area and snapped some photos of the various architectural styles.
Please enjoy a peek at Fairmount.
Isn't this mural faaaaaaaaaaaabulous? The pink flowers are so amazingly 3D that I actually thought they were real and planted in front of the mural...
Notice the exquisite architectural detail...
The Historical Enon Baptist Church...
Bergdoll-Kemble Mansion -- built in 1882, this 14,000 square foot Italianate mansion was constructed for the Bergdolls, a family of successful brewers. It has now been converted into apartments...
I love the reflection of the clouds in the windows...
Another beautiful mansion that's been subdivided into apartments...
One of my all-time favorite thriller movies is The Sixth Sense...
M. Night Shyamalan (writer/director) is originally from Philadelphia and films most of his movies in and around the area. Back in 2013, I shared a post on some of The Sixth Sense film locations in Philly.
While in Fairmount last month, I stubbled upon one of the locations (on Green Street) and took two photographs.
Here is the location now...
Here is Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment walking down that same street in the film...
And here it is from a different angle...
My favorite line in the movie...
I don't know about you; I was BEYOND shocked by the twist at the end of the movie. A few people I've talked to said that they knew it all along. But not me. And to be honest, I really don't think they knew it either. Because it's only in seeing the movie and then watching it again and noticing the skillfully hidden clues, would anyone ever guess the ending.
Thanks so much for taking a walk over to Fairmount!
Enjoy the rest of the week, everyone!
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