J&M Cafe and Cardroom

1st and Washington, Pioneer Square

I almost missed this entirely. This sign is painted at the J&M Cafe and Cardroom, and the only legible word is "HOTEL" which it was during the gold rush days. Some depressing news about the J&M can be read about here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009249738_auction22m.html

Boss of the Road

Old Sacramento, CA

Visited my hometown last week and came across this lovely specimen. Surprisingly, not much else in the way of ghosties in Old Sacramento- this was the only one I could find.

Boss of the Road
Union Made Overalls
The Watchdog of Quality

and above that:
Morelos Hotel
....week and up


and under all of it, another illegible sign

Driftwood

1st and Washington, Pioneer Square


This building has a long and varied history which can be read about here: http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/historicalsite/QueryResult.aspx?ID=1108593418

The "Paul Bunyon Outerwear" and "Driftwood Sportswear" signs are circa 1950.

Sportcaster

3rd between Blanchard and Bell, Belltown/Downtown




Sportcaster
The Best in Rainwear