Camera store near Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia
Graduate Hospital is about 2 miles from our Old City store in a straight line. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
By transit from Graduate Hospital: Walk north to 15th Street station and take the Market-Frankford Line east to 2nd Street station.
Unique Photo Philadelphia, PA
28 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Street parking nearby. Close to the 2nd Street stop on the Market-Frankford Line.
What we do at the Philadelphia store
Reserve online, then pick up and return at the counter.
No appointment needed. We pay by check or store credit, and credit gets a 10% bonus.
Every piece is graded. All but As Is gear comes with a warranty.
Workshops are held here in the Old City building.
Prints, film developing and passport photos at the lab counter.
Drop gear off at the counter for repair or calibration.
Design it online and pick it up here, usually 7 to 10 days later.
What customers wrote in our store survey
“Always a great experience when I walk into Unique Photo philly”
“I felt completely at home and I was able to accomplish three separate tasks in about 25 minutes, which included having a camera serviced. The staff at the film lab was kind enough to walk me through every stop I needed at the store.”
“It was exciting to visit the store for the first time and seeing many of the things I haven't seen in over 20 years such as multiple types of film and dark room products. I dropped off my first roll of film taken with a camera from the 90s. …”
4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.
Can't make it in?
Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Same-day delivery to Graduate Hospital shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to shoot in Graduate Hospital
South Street Bridge
Rebuilt and reopened in November 2010 with wide sidewalks. You get a clear look at the Center City skyline over the Schuylkill, and a crossing down to the river trail.
Julian Abele Park
On 22nd Street between Montrose and Carpenter. A 2012 mural of Abele, the Black architect who worked on the Art Museum, is at 2132 Montrose.
Naval Square
The old Naval Asylum on Grays Ferry Avenue, designed by William Strickland in 1826 and now condos.
The name comes from Graduate Hospital on the north edge, which closed in 2007. Marian Anderson's house is on Martin Street.
Every year in Graduate Hospital
Odunde Festival (Second Sunday in June)
African American street festival started in 1975, centered at Grays Ferry Avenue and South Street and covering about 12 blocks.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 2 miles away at 28 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Open every day: Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Call (215) 608-2222.
Can I rent a camera or lens near Graduate Hospital?
Yes. Reserve it online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store. We rent bodies, lenses, lighting and video gear, and we can ship rentals too.
Where can I sell camera gear near Graduate Hospital?
Bring it to the Philadelphia store, no appointment needed. We pay by check or store credit, and credit gets a 10% bonus. We don't pay cash. You can get an estimate online first.
Do you deliver to Graduate Hospital?
Sometimes the same day. If same-day delivery is available for your address and order, it appears at checkout with its price. Free store pickup and regular shipping are always there.
Can I get to the store from Graduate Hospital without a car?
Yes. Walk north to 15th Street station and take the Market-Frankford Line east to 2nd Street station.