Ghost Signs – Signage Series No. 1

The advent of the automobile transformed the nature of travel throughout America. The shift from small highways to bypassing interstates left roadside relics to linger. These poignant sentinels mark a meaningful place in time.

Full Service – Signage Series No. 2

Drive-in gas stations weren’t just about fuel. They helped create American driving culture. The first drive-in service station opened in Pennsylvania in 1913. With the opening of that first service station in Pittsburgh, a cultural institution was born. Here we celebrate some of the iconography from the heyday of full service. 

Stars and Stripes – Signage Series No. 3

These were found objects. Old parking lot signs. They take on a new patriotic significance when displayed in the proper sequence. With their rugged weathering, perhaps they are a comment on our almost 250 year-old nation. We love objects that tell an eduring story.

Swimming Pool – Signage Series No. 4

Words have real power. But an artful picture is worth a thousand words. Here is one of our favorite’s.

General Store – Signage Series No. 5

Here is a section of an old general store sign. The partial words invite you to think about the offerings that were most important back in the day. And the typography and weathering make for a cherished memory. In our eyes this is an object worth celebrating.

Coke Bottle – Signage Series No. 6

This simple sign needs nothing but the iconic image of a light green contour bottle to sell its appeal. Stylized, graphic art is something we find very tasteful.