M. Brown Clothiers
"M. Brown Clothiers" over numerous other signage.Placed ads in local papers in the early teens, such as this one from an October 1912 Niagara Falls Gazette. ...
Seavey & Flarsheim
"Grocery brokerage storage, commission agent, food marketers." Originally established in 1882 by J. C. Salmon & Co. The company had large branches at St. Joseph, ...
Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco
According to the Duke University Libraries Digital Collection, the Bull Durham brand originated during an incident at the close of the Civil War in Durham, North ...
Kolb’s Pan-Dandy Bread
Here in this undated photograph of demolition of buildings along the Parkway, we can see a full wall advertisement that features many of the same compositional ...
Wrigley’s Spearmint
"Wrigley's Spearmint" with illustration and "chew it after every meal" tagline. Older signage with title "Ceresota Flour" (at top) appears beneath. Hannum Ave at West ...
John Decker & Son
"John Decker & Son Architectural Sheet Metal Works Tin Roofing, Cooper Cornices Metallic Sky-Lights" John Decker, a manufacturer of sheet metal roofing and cornices. ...
F. Weber Co.
“F. Weber Co. Manufacturers of Artists Colors (&) Materials Supplies for Architects, Dra(ughts)men & Engineers. Blueprint Papers Store 1125 ...
Forthcoming Philadelphia Ghost Sign book
Yes, it's official: I'll be penning a Philadelphia Ghost Sign book! History Press USA contacted me and asked if I would be interested in writing a book based on the ...
Richmond Machine Co.
"Richmond Machine Co.""Mach. Work and Welding" Metalworking machinery for barrels and drums, stablished in 1946. 3375 Richmond Street
St. Louis Ghost Signs Video
Nice video about ghost signs throughout St. Louis: From KETC, LIVING ST. LOUIS Producer Jim Kirchherr finds out the truth behind "Ghost signs," faded advertisements ...
New Bohemia Signs – Video
Great video following Damon Styer of New Bohemia Signs as he works on a job in San Francisco: Living and working in San Francisco, FontShop.com’s hometown, one is ...
Made By Cows: Modern Signage Inspired by Ghost Signs
Interesting take on some modern signage, given a sense of authenticity by aping ghost signage. Via The Creative
Model NYC Storefronts
Check out these classic NY storefronts, built as miniature models, in order to preserve their memory as they start to disappear from the cityscape. Looking at these, ...
DAVID MANN Meats and Provisions
"DAVID MANN Meats and Provisions" Small date of June 1886. Looks to have been embellished recently, but the original sign does date back that far. In this photo dated ...
A. L. LEVIS
"A. L. LEVIS EST. 1896 SODA WATER ICE CREAM & LIGHT LUNCH" Established in 1896, this sandwich shop operated continuously for nearly 100 years. Known for their ...
Pat Steaks
Former Little Fish restaurant, closed due to structural problems. After removing aluminum siding on second and third stories, "PAT STEAK" signage appears. Wonder if it ...
Hot Dip Galvanizing
"CATTIE GALVANIZING CORPORATION" horizontally along XXX Street. "HOT DIP GALVANIZING" vertically at each corner of the building. Possibly older signage appears ...
107
Address numerals "107" faintly visible at the top of this rowhouse. More signage, now illegible, running vertically along the edges and between the windows. Part of ...