9 Staggering Photos Of An Abandoned Pier Hiding In Philadelphia
One of the best public art spaces in Philadelphia is hidden along the river at Pier 18. Once a busy Conrail stop along the Reading Railroad, Pier 18 is now Philadelphia’s worst kept secret, and dozens of people flock to “Graffiti Pier” every day to take photos that will take your breath away.
Pier 18 used to be a critical point at Port Richmond Yards, the sprawling Reading Railroad landing spot.
Adventurous Philadelphians come here to enjoy the balance of nature and urban decay, as the pier is in disrepair and it's common to see trees, shrubs, and weeds poking their way through the concrete.
Recently, there has been a big movement to turn Graffiti Pier into a public park, but that would require a lot of site cleanup, so plans have not yet been set by the city.
Regardless of its future, one thing Philadelphians can all agree on is that this abandoned pier-turned-public-art-space is one of the most uniquely beautiful and captivating places in the city.
Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
