USA

The Mirrored Owl Cigars of San Francisco

Early twentieth century photos show an Owl Cigars sign in reverse on a huge San Francisco wall. But why was it painted like that?

26 Jul 2024

Milwaukee’s Ghost Signs Revealed in a New ‘Augmented History’ Tour

Augmented reality is used to facilitate a tour of Milwaukee’s HIstoric Third Ward ghost signs, presenting them as they once looked.

1 May 2024

Evolution of a Wall at Oneida Market, Hudson, New York

A ghost sign for Oneida Market in Hudson, New York, shows the changes that have had to is fragmented appearance. Photos from Gabriel Nieto.

17 Feb 2024

Alighting in Astoria: A Permanent Light Capsules Legacy

A wall of ghost signs brought back to life with a permanent Light Capsules installation.

9 Mar 2023

Chicago Ghost Signs and the Beverly Sign Co.

Fundraising to save two Chicago ghost signs with a connection to the Beverly Sign Co.

6 Aug 2022

ABC: Always Be Checking (for more Ghost Signs)

MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson with an important lesson in hunting for ghost signs from Danville, Virginia.

16 Mar 2022