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Ghost signs are intriguing remnants of any city's past, and the collection Seattle boasts is awesome. They provide tangible glimpses into another time and allow us to experience the past in the present. I am thoroughly enchanted by these signs, and with the help of local history and architectural resources I am slowly puzzling out some of the many stories associated with these early advertisements. I share what I've learned when possible, and often revisit these posts to include new information.
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You might want to check out this blog post by Seattle photographer Chuck Pefley for the location of a possible --- http://almostoneaday.blogspot.com/2009/11/iphone-wednesday-big-people-scooters.html
Thanks MrCachet! I appreciate you telling folks about the site! that is indeed a good sign he's got there, and I will post it very soon!
Peter, I see the "Nelson Warehouse" part, but underneath that there is another, older, word that began with an "S", and ended in "inc." which you can make out next to the "N" of "Nelson".
Great site. Have been following Portland Brick Ads and Vintage Portland also. I'm making ghost sign reproductions and get inspiration from sites like yours. Bsuiness is growing slowly ... but surely!
Pete
http://www.nutmeggerworkshop.com/
Hi Jess...Michael King from King-5 here. Could you email me? I'd like to do an Evening Magazine story on the ghost signs in Seattle.
I'm at mking@king5.com
HI Jess,
I love your urban photos and would like to to chat with you about a small paid photo project.
Please let me know. Thanks,
Jason Karas
Jason@travelpost.com
Jess,
Please send me an email at: arcatared@comcast.net, I'm looking for someone to uncover an historic sign.
Frank in Mount Vernon, WA
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