9th and Pine, Downtown
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Friday, October 16, 2009
Nelson Warehouse
Coca Cola / Senart's Oyster House
8th and G SE, Washington D.C.
Some lovely green color left in these:
Drink Coca Cola It's Refreshing 5c
Senart's Oyster House
Unfortunately I wasn't able to capture many ghost signs while visiting the east coast; either they were a blur as I whizzed past on the train or it was too dark and I was too far away to capture them. I did manage to get this fantastic Coca Cola / Senart's ad since it was street level and very easily accessible. This is my second Coca Cola sign, neither of which are in Seattle. I believe that's "2 and 0" in baseball speak.
Some lovely green color left in these:
Drink Coca Cola It's Refreshing 5c
Senart's Oyster House
Unfortunately I wasn't able to capture many ghost signs while visiting the east coast; either they were a blur as I whizzed past on the train or it was too dark and I was too far away to capture them. I did manage to get this fantastic Coca Cola / Senart's ad since it was street level and very easily accessible. This is my second Coca Cola sign, neither of which are in Seattle. I believe that's "2 and 0" in baseball speak.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Kelly Goodwin Hardwood
Harrison and Terry, South Lake Union
Looks like my favorite sketch artist, The Seattle Sketcher got to this before I did and caught "Oak and Maple" just below. Also, on the back side is "Butcher's Block Warehouse". This is the Terry Ave. Building (1915) which is being restored in LEED fashion.
Looks like my favorite sketch artist, The Seattle Sketcher got to this before I did and caught "Oak and Maple" just below. Also, on the back side is "Butcher's Block Warehouse". This is the Terry Ave. Building (1915) which is being restored in LEED fashion.
Mohawk Apts.
12th and Jefferson, Capitol Hill
There's a lot going on here: "Mohawk Apts." is clear, then under that "For Vacant Lots in this Vicinity" and "Union Trust Co." Over the top of it all appears to once have been "KING SIZE COKE" though it is not clear whether this was Coke as in Coca-Cola, or Coke as in fuel or something else entirely. It seems to imply the cola, but I've never seen a Coke ad that wasn't in the stylized script. This is definitely a head scratcher. Also, apologies for the shadows but there isn't a better time of day to see the lettering this clearly. If you see more going on here, please comment!
There's a lot going on here: "Mohawk Apts." is clear, then under that "For Vacant Lots in this Vicinity" and "Union Trust Co." Over the top of it all appears to once have been "KING SIZE COKE" though it is not clear whether this was Coke as in Coca-Cola, or Coke as in fuel or something else entirely. It seems to imply the cola, but I've never seen a Coke ad that wasn't in the stylized script. This is definitely a head scratcher. Also, apologies for the shadows but there isn't a better time of day to see the lettering this clearly. If you see more going on here, please comment!
Monday, September 21, 2009
The McKay block- Ad unknown
Mercer and Westlake, South Lake Union
I have absolutely no idea what this was an advertisement for, but I am very excited to have seen it and get the photo. The building that was torn down (foreground rubble) was the Pacific McKay building which is rumored to be being moved North a bit and fully rebuilt as it was on this corner. Some City of Seattle online documents indicate the remaining building, Ford McKay, will stay put and that the connecting hallways will be sealed. I'm very curious to see what becomes of this ghostie.
Historylink.org provides an some interesting background on these buildings. What I find fascinating is that the Ford McKay building (which hosts the ghost sign) is a mere three years older than the Pacific building. The paint on the ad must have still been wet when the new building went up!
I have absolutely no idea what this was an advertisement for, but I am very excited to have seen it and get the photo. The building that was torn down (foreground rubble) was the Pacific McKay building which is rumored to be being moved North a bit and fully rebuilt as it was on this corner. Some City of Seattle online documents indicate the remaining building, Ford McKay, will stay put and that the connecting hallways will be sealed. I'm very curious to see what becomes of this ghostie.
Historylink.org provides an some interesting background on these buildings. What I find fascinating is that the Ford McKay building (which hosts the ghost sign) is a mere three years older than the Pacific building. The paint on the ad must have still been wet when the new building went up!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Beebe and Runyon
9th and Lenora, Downtown (Denny Triangle)
Omaha, Kansas City, Denver, Seattle
According to the Department of Neighborhoods, this warehouse was occupied by Beebe and Runyon from around 1936 to 1955.
Omaha, Kansas City, Denver, Seattle
According to the Department of Neighborhoods, this warehouse was occupied by Beebe and Runyon from around 1936 to 1955.
Friday, September 11, 2009
J.T. Hardeman Hat Co.
Dexter and Republican, South Lake Union
Fun stuff!:
J.T. Hardeman Hat Co. was a uniform vendor for the National Park Service in the 1930's.
A cool Seattle P.I./Mohai photo
...and another
Fun stuff!:
J.T. Hardeman Hat Co. was a uniform vendor for the National Park Service in the 1930's.
A cool Seattle P.I./Mohai photo
...and another
No. 108 1/2
1st Ave S. and Yesler, Pioneer Square
There are a whole lot of these tile signs in Pioneer Square, and I love them! For more information on the Lippy Building, please visit the Department of Neighborhoods website.
There are a whole lot of these tile signs in Pioneer Square, and I love them! For more information on the Lippy Building, please visit the Department of Neighborhoods website.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Charlesgate Apartments
4th between Blanchard and Bell, Belltown
More interesting photos and information on the Charlesgate Apartments can be found on the Department of Neighborhoods website.
More interesting photos and information on the Charlesgate Apartments can be found on the Department of Neighborhoods website.
Franklin Apts.
4th and Bell, Belltown
More interesting photos and information can be found at the Department of Neighborhoods website.
More interesting photos and information can be found at the Department of Neighborhoods website.
Fleming Apartments
4th and Bell, Belltown
more interesting photos and information on the Fleming Apartments available from the Department of Neighborhoods website.
more interesting photos and information on the Fleming Apartments available from the Department of Neighborhoods website.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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
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
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
Friday, July 10, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Martin Furniture
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Auto Service Repair and Supply
12th and Madison, Capitol Hill
"...C.W JOE... Auto Service Repair and Supplies phone ast 36"
I've done a cursory look for telephone exchanges in Seattle and have found no records so I'm not yet sure if "ast" was in fact the exchange, or if this meant something altogether different. Let me know what you think!
This building is currently home to Stumptown Coffee and Cafe Presse.
"...C.W JOE... Auto Service Repair and Supplies phone ast 36"
I've done a cursory look for telephone exchanges in Seattle and have found no records so I'm not yet sure if "ast" was in fact the exchange, or if this meant something altogether different. Let me know what you think!
This building is currently home to Stumptown Coffee and Cafe Presse.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sicks' Brewing- Bay View Brewery
Airport Way
I've driven past this building hundreds of times and just last week spotted for the first time, the Sicks' painted sign. I went back to capture the sign and then since it was such a nice day, I followed Airport Way down to Georgetown. I'd only been to Georgetown a few times and didn't realize that the large brick compound used to be the Rainier brewery. I was simply stunned. Not only by the coincidence of discovering it on the same day I was out taking pictures of the Sicks sign, but that it was still in such great shape with much of the buildings' relief in tact.
The Sicks brewery is now being leased to Tully's and some small businesses. The old Georgetown brewery is currently housing some small artsy businesses and from what I can tell, some beer distributors. I'm absolutely fascinated with it, and will likely spend a lot of time polishing and updating this post to include additional information as I learn more. In the meantime, the Rainier Brewing Company wiki page has a decent history for those of you who are interested in learning more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainier_Brewing_Company
I've driven past this building hundreds of times and just last week spotted for the first time, the Sicks' painted sign. I went back to capture the sign and then since it was such a nice day, I followed Airport Way down to Georgetown. I'd only been to Georgetown a few times and didn't realize that the large brick compound used to be the Rainier brewery. I was simply stunned. Not only by the coincidence of discovering it on the same day I was out taking pictures of the Sicks sign, but that it was still in such great shape with much of the buildings' relief in tact.
The Sicks brewery is now being leased to Tully's and some small businesses. The old Georgetown brewery is currently housing some small artsy businesses and from what I can tell, some beer distributors. I'm absolutely fascinated with it, and will likely spend a lot of time polishing and updating this post to include additional information as I learn more. In the meantime, the Rainier Brewing Company wiki page has a decent history for those of you who are interested in learning more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainier_Brewing_Company
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Hartford Glass
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Standard Warehouse
Monday, March 2, 2009
Coca-Cola: Vancouver
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Holsum
Broadway and Jefferson, First Hill
This ad is painted on the North side of the Fenimore Hotel building, opposite the Keene Cigar ad. This is a double ad, however, the dominant is for Holsum.
"Ask your grocer for Holsum. The Bread of Quality." then at the bottom: "...clean, sold clean."
Of course, the best part of this ad are the silhoutettes of the children eating the bread.
This ad is painted on the North side of the Fenimore Hotel building, opposite the Keene Cigar ad. This is a double ad, however, the dominant is for Holsum.
"Ask your grocer for Holsum. The Bread of Quality." then at the bottom: "...clean, sold clean."
Of course, the best part of this ad are the silhoutettes of the children eating the bread.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Tom Keene Cigar
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