The stores in this photo were located from 607 Penn (Manning-Armstrong) to 621 Penn (Thom McAn shoes). The structure at the extreme right, housing J.C. Mumma andThom McAn, was originally built as a banking house. Notice above Daniel’s Women’s Wear, at 613, the studio photographer Joseph J. Kravitz, who took many high school senior’s graduation portrait. – Photo courtesy of Richard Houck
Stores pictured from left to right: Manning-Armstrong – Foot-Craft Shoes J&T Brakelmann Jewelers Minros – Golden Rule Jewelers Daniel’s Beverly DeLuca’s Camera Center J.C. Mumma Thom McAn Shoes
Based on the cars in the photo, it appears to be the early ’50s.
Vertical sign: “Arthur Murray”….School of Dance?