Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Another Ghost Sign

As I came out of yesterday's Mining Building I looked across the road and spotted yet another ghost sign on a nearby building which also now belongs to U of Toronto. This building was built in 1912 for the Ingram Bell company which was a supplier of medical supplies to hospitals and doctors. It looks as if there were 2 signs painted over the years one atop the other.
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31 comments:

  1. KittyJune 17, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Oh, I love these vestigial signs. They are haunting, in a way.
    Hope you are well, RedPat!

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  2. AnonymousJune 17, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    The ghost signs are always interesting to see!

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  3. The History AnorakJune 17, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Nice one. Well spotted.

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  4. SharonJune 17, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Another wonderful find!

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  5. TexWisGirlJune 17, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    like an old double-exposure. :)

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  6. AimeecakesJune 17, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    I've never heard of these referred to as ghost signs but it's very apt. It gives such character to the building!

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  7. UnknownJune 17, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Pity you can't find ghost signs here.

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  8. KarlJune 17, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Nice find, interesting to see!
    I like the word "ghost sign" :)

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  9. William KendallJune 17, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    It certainly does look like a combination of signs.

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  10. Taken For GrantedJune 17, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Those are lovely ghost signs. Couldn't quite read them until you provided the full name. Good find.

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  11. HalcyonJune 17, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Nice one! I love these ghost signs.

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  12. cieldequimperJune 17, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Like all of them, I love it and you've just reminded me that I need to go photograph one!

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  13. GosiaJune 17, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    definitely strange building

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  14. VioletSkyJune 17, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    How odd! It looks a bit like a double exposure.

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 17, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    It is almost like doing archeology in a way. Layers and layers of history.

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  16. RevrunnerJune 17, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Curious.

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  17. NonnieJune 17, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    I'm always glad to see ghost signs- some bring on warm memories.

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  18. VPJune 17, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    I find these old signs fascinating and I guess it wouldn't be too difficult or expensive trying to preserve them...

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  19. TomJune 17, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    WOW, what a great one! Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  20. UnknownJune 17, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    I love these ghost signs, you can glean so much information...

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  21. Photo CacheJune 17, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Wel sighted.

    My SIGNS, SIGNS

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  22. KateJune 17, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    I'll have to keep my eyes open for ghost signs.

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  23. CloudiaJune 17, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Love these, your rooftop view....I dig it ALL!









    ALOHA
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=


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  24. 21 WitsJune 17, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    That is interesting, it's like one over another maybe? Pretty old building.

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  25. StephanieJune 17, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    Nicely captured!

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  26. Gerald (SK14)June 18, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    ghost signs are always fascinating

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  27. PerthDailyPhotoJune 18, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    The thing that, in fairly young cities, give that feeling of age is these ghost signs, I love them and like Ciel, I have an urge to go out and find one :) Super find Pat.

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  28. AndyJune 18, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Nice find Pat. It is amazing how these signs have lasted so long.

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  29. LowellJune 18, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    These things always intrigue me. I can't help but wonder about the companies involved so I appreciate the info on this one. We don't have any of these in Ocala that I've seen but there are a lot in the Colorado towns near where our daughter lives.

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  30. LesleyJune 18, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    This one almost hurts the eyes, trying to read it!

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  31. LindaJune 19, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    I like the way it looks! A little nostalgic, a bit of mystery.

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