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Introducing Bob Kisken

Bob Kisken

Bob Kisken was recently introduced to me through my friend Tod Swormstedt of the National Sign Museum in Cinncinati. Bob says:

I was born in Tarrytown NY. Taught public school in
Ann Arbor for about 25 years. Have had exhibits in
Iowa, SD, Nebraska, Pa, Wyoming and now in Finland. On
my travels I saw a ghost sign and started shooting
them a year ago. I now live in Glenrock, Wyoming.

Here are some of his favorites.

Stern Bros Fuel Oil Co.

Stern Bros Fuel Oil Co.
© Frank H. Jump

Ocean Avenue- Brooklyn, NY

Northeastern National Bank – Scranton, PA

Bridge The Gap
Next to Coney Island Texas Lunch

King Midas Flour & Israel Greenberger Grocer

King Midas
Cash & Wholesale

Views from a Scranton Parking Lot- VII

Roof Top Parking
Protheroe & Co- Furniture & Rugs © Frank H. Jump

Views from a Scranton Parking Lot- V

Bosaks Furniture
Bosak’s Furniture- May 26, 2007 © Frank H. Jump

Views from a Scranton Parking Lot- I

Verizon Bldg
Verizon Bldg., Adams Avenue © Frank H. Jump

Curtis's Candy Co., Delancey Street

Baby Ruth Candy
May 12, 2007

Quaker Oats- Washington, D.C. circa 1870s

This fading ad was originally shot by American born watercolourist
Sandra Walker who resides in London, England.

This is a watercolour by © Sandra Walker- not a photo!

Spring in London, 2001

West End Tandoori
March 21, 2001 – Soho, London © Frank H. Jump