

© Frank H. Jump
There is usually a building (which I’ve always wanted to get on the roof) adjacent to this old movie house, but apparently they are building something new since there is an empty lot for sale there now.
vintage mural ads & other signage by Frank H. Jump & friends


© Frank H. Jump
There is usually a building (which I’ve always wanted to get on the roof) adjacent to this old movie house, but apparently they are building something new since there is an empty lot for sale there now.
Posted in: Ghost signs, ghost ads & other phantoms.


© Frank H. Jump
The first shot was taken from atop the “Scotch & Sirloin” building. The second was taken over from North Station near Canal. There is a series of shots taken from up here I will post subsequently.
Posted in: Boston, Ghost signs, ghost ads & other phantoms.
I thought this would get me into the clubs in 1974 when I was fourteen. I had bought it on 42nd Street and thought I was so slick. Recently my Dad gave this back to me since confiscating it 33 years ago. Thanks Dad.
Posted in: Media Literacy, Propaganda.






© Frank H. Jump
Thank you Lonely Pictures and Exquisitely Bored in Nacogdoches (Chris Adams) for reminding me of these images.
mannikin – Etymology: Dutch mannekijn little man, from Middle Dutch, diminutive of man; akin to Old English man
1 : MANNEQUIN
Posted in: Mannikins, Roadside Ephemera.

© Frank H. Jump
Off Boston Commons (Tremont & Temple). A very unfriendly Asian storekeeper will chase you away if you take pictures there.
Posted in: Boston, Mannikins, Roadside Ephemera.
Posted in: Curriculum Development, Propaganda.
Posted in: Ghost signs, ghost ads & other phantoms, Roadside Ephemera.
Found this great site with Switzer Licorice ads on demolished buildings! Click on image above.
Posted in: Ghost signs, ghost ads & other phantoms.
Posted in: Ghost signs, ghost ads & other phantoms, Planters Peanut, Roadside Ephemera.

© Frank H. Jump
Unknown school in Passaic. Looks like two different names atop each other. A pentimento!
Posted in: Ghost signs, ghost ads & other phantoms.

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