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Six Years Ago Today

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

Grossmann- Budapest, Hungary

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This image was taken in Budapest, Hungary in August of 2001, in the Jewish Ghetto- not far from the old Synagogue.

M. Rappoport's Music Store

Formerly at 4109 Jamaica Avenue near Woodhaven Avenue

M. Rappoport

Picture taken in July 1998

© Frank H. Jump
Notice, where was the location of this store? Who was the advertiser, O.J. Gude- and what impact did he have on outdoor advertising?

Go to the assignments page and answer these and the five other questions.

Reckitt's Blue – Brooklyn 1997

Reckitt's Blue
© Frank H. Jump

Here’s a sign that has now been covered up again- perhaps to be revealed in another 100 years.

Go to the assignments page and answer the five questions.