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Hollandsche, Fransche & Weener Broodbakkerij – Weduwe E.A. Rekers – Prinsengracht & Leidsestraat – Gevelreclame – Amsterdam, NL

Apr 9th, 2012
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© Frank H. Jump

Dutch, French & Viennese Bread Bakery – Widow E.A. Rekers

From the Art Nouveau Jugendstil font style, this sign can be dated from 1890 – 1910 – with my estimate towards the later end of this period. According to the Dutch site Winkelstories – Rekers, Wed. EA, bakery was founded in 1878. The building has a date of 1896 – which may be when it was renovated. Now Kwakman bakery. Prinsengracht 462 / Leidsestraat corner

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Posted in: Amsterdam, Bakeries, Gevelreclames, Netherlands.

The Modern Confectionery Co – Delicious Brand Hams & Bacon – Portland, OR

Apr 9th, 2012
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© Frank H. Jump

Great comparison shots from 1996 and 2006 on Portland’s Building ads!

Posted in: Confectionery, Hams, Portland OR.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-08

Apr 8th, 2012
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Simon Building – 19th Century Kitchen Supplier – Portland, OR

Apr 8th, 2012
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August 2009 © Frank H. Jump

Also found on Portland Building Ads!

 

Posted in: Kitchen Supplies, Portland OR.

Thomsen’s Candies – Quality First – Portland, OR – August 2009

Apr 7th, 2012
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August 2009 © Frank H. Jump

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Posted in: Candy, Portland OR.

Wall Dog Tribute – Darby’s Reducer – SE 6th & Hawthorne – Portland, OR

Apr 6th, 2012
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This tribute was painted in the 1990s to honor an old wall dog © Frank H. Jump

The thinner additive sign painters use most!

This was painted in the 1990s by a group of sign painters to honor an old sign painter. I think that’s him pictured there. Ben Schonman is one painter I know was involved in this project. – Doug K – comment on Portland Building Ads

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Posted in: Faux ads, Portland OR.

Featured Fade – Sterling National Bank – Fading Ad Underneath – Nick Hirshon

Apr 5th, 2012
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Queens Blvd & 71st © Nick Hirshon

I’m learning from you to snap these signs during their potentially brief time of exposure. Crews recently tore down a row of small businesses along Queens Boulevard between 71st Road and 71st Drive. They exposed the blue ad on the bottom of the photograph. Looks like there’s something beneath it, too, but I couldn’t see it from the street. – Nick Hirshon

Posted in: Banks, Featured Fade, Forest Hills, Guest Contributor, Nick Hirshon, Queens.

Dixon Dry Goods – Shoes – Clothing | Utopian Hosiery | Copper Riveted Overalls – Grants Pass, OR

Apr 4th, 2012
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© Vincenzo Aiosa

© Vincenzo Aiosa

Previously posted on FAB:

  • Dixon Dry Goods – Grants Pass, OR – Sept. 1, 2009

The Dixon Dry Goods Building was constructed following the January 1894 fire that destroyed nearly the entire block.The Dixon Dry Goods business operated in the building until 1911. Since then the building has had a variety of businesses in it. The current business, “Never A Bum Steer” moved to this location in 1994. The building was renovated in 1994 and the Dixon Dry Goods sign on the front of the building was probably redone or added at that time. The signs on the upper west wall are most likely original and very difficult to read. – Waymarking – Volcano Guy

Posted in: Clothing & Retail, Dry Goods, Grants Pass OR, Hosiery.

H & T Newman / Anderson – Furniture & Hardware – Carpets & Matting – Eureka, CA

Apr 3rd, 2012
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Underneath H & T Newman's name, it says Anderson. © Vincenzo Aiosa

Posted in: Carpets, Furniture, Ghost signs, ghost ads & other phantoms, Hardware, Northern CA.

FAB Learns About New Digital Curatorial Media

Apr 2nd, 2012
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Posted in: Ghost signs, ghost ads & other phantoms.

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