Ghost signs

[2jakes]

The "reel" McCoy!

The demolition of a few buildings in the Granville/Robson block has unveiled a “ghost sign” advertising a Harold Lloyd movie at the Capitol Theatre.

The "ghost sign" and this poster promote "5 Part Feature".
LizzieMaine, do you know if this was a serial at the time?
Thanks.

 

[2jakes]

No information or date given on this ghost sign.
The contents would probably place it to
time period when color tv was becoming
available.

 

[2jakes]

Birmingham, Alabama

This says something to me about the past when soda/beer
distrubutors, busmen, milkmen, postmen and movie ushers
were required to wear uniforms.
Last time, I saw a fully uniformed chauffer wearing high boots
similar to the 1930s was in Hollywood in '77.
But that was the exception in which the actress demanded.
These folks were like "Norma Desmond", clinging
to a bygone era.
At home they dressed very "casual" and rarely stepped
out in public. They are all gone now including the swimming
pools, tennis courts and garages filled with vintage cars that
were kept in tune daily but hardly driven.

 

[dh66]

Birmingham, Alabama
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This says something to me about the past when soda/beer
distrubutors, busmen, milkmen, postmen and movie ushers
were required to wear uniforms.
Last time, I saw a fully uniformed chauffer wearing high boots
similar to the 1930s was in Hollywood in '77.
But that was the exception in which the actress demanded.
These folks were like "Norma Desmond", clinging
to a bygone era.
At home they dressed very "casual" and rarely stepped
out in public. They are all gone now including the swimming
pools, tennis courts and garages filled with vintage cars that
were kept in tune daily but hardly driven.

I'm very familiar with that sign, the business is still there, but I believe they serve pretty much only law enforcement and fire fighters these days.

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[2jakes]

Michigan

Dallas

 

[Peacoat]

Michigan
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Not only is that Gulf sign in Michigan a ghost sign, but it is in a ghost town as well.

 

[Peacoat]

Now that is spooky.

I have seen some dying little towns in North Alabama that have most of the windows of the former businesses on the square boarded up. Sad end to once thriving towns.

 

[Zombie_61]

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"Anguish"??? What an unfortunate name for a service company.

 

[Peacoat]

@2jakes, it might bring out the spirit in you, but you are creeping me out. Especially that one with the skulls on the fence.

 

[2jakes]

@2jakes, it might bring out the spirit in you, but you are creeping me out. Especially that one with the skulls on the fence.

Sorry.... that was not my intent.
I deleted them.

 

[Peacoat]

I'm very familiar with that sign, the business is still there, but I believe they serve pretty much only law enforcement and fire fighters these days.
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Now that is cool that you are familiar with that sign.

 

[Peacoat]

Sorry.... that was not my intent.
I deleted them.

You shouldn't have deleted them; I was only half serious.

 

[2jakes]

You shouldn't have deleted them; I was only half serious.

No big deal...
I removed them for the part of you that was half-serious.
I don't like to make you or anyone feel spooked or uncomfortable.
I apologize.

 

[Frunobulax]

No big deal...
I removed them for the part of you that was half-serious.
I don't like to make you or anyone feel spooked or uncomfortable.
I apologize.

But...Halloween is coming. There are haints about!


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[2jakes]

But...Halloween is coming. There are haints about!


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

Sent directly from my mind to yours!

 

[Frunobulax]

Sent directly from my mind to yours!
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Thanks, Jake!


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Peacoat]

No big deal...
I removed them for the part of you that was half-serious.
I don't like to make you or anyone feel spooked or uncomfortable.
I apologize.

I was an Army helicopter pilot. There is no longer anything I am afraid of. If it spooks me, I'll just shoot it. No more spookiness. Simple solution to a spooky problem.

De Oppresso Liber

 

[2jakes]

I was an Army helicopter pilot. There is no longer anything I am afraid of. If it spooks me, I'll just shoot it. No more spookiness. Simple solution to a spooky problem.

De Oppresso Liber

B-52 Bombers myself.
Although I still get spooked.
Especially when folks text and drive at the same time.
If possible, I try not to drive on long-distance trips
during the holiday season.

 

[2jakes]

Ghost signs uncovered

 

[2jakes]

"Golden Age of Tobacco"