Monday, April 25, 2016

Sam The Chinese Food Man

I spotted another painted utility box just off Yonge St. There was a famous Sam The Record Man sign downtown for many years until the building was sold and the sign put into storage for display at another time but so far it is still in storage. It looks as if this sign is a play on that one.
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24 comments:

  1. TomApril 25, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    nice to see a mini version

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  2. ChristineApril 25, 2016 at 9:05 AM

    Very well done! Love the bright colours!

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  3. LowellApril 25, 2016 at 9:48 AM

    I like it. Is it supposed to depict New York or do you have a Times Square in Toronto?

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  4. Jackie McGuinnessApril 25, 2016 at 9:50 AM

    This is a very cool mural!! Will have to check it out.

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  5. 21 WitsApril 25, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    This really inspires me!

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  6. SharonApril 25, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    Very colorful. You made me think of another Sam's that no longer exists. When I was working in Chicago, every now and then I went to this huge wine place called Sam's. It was as big as a football field and stocked every kind of wine you can imagine. It was always entertaining to shop there. You never knew what you might stumble on to.

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  7. LOLfromPasaApril 25, 2016 at 12:48 PM

    It looks bright and cheerful. That works for me!

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  8. Taken For GrantedApril 25, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    San Diego, CA also has painted utility boxes. This is a fine one with great colors.

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 25, 2016 at 1:26 PM

    You do have the most interesting murals -- I never see enough to even think of joining this meme. I like the way the letters in his name are written -- you know it is probably about a Chinese restaurant when you see that style.

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  10. AndyApril 25, 2016 at 2:37 PM

    Nice and bright colourful mural.

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  11. William KendallApril 25, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    It does evoke that sign. Ryerson "University" really dropped the ball on their so called promise about the sign itself.

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  12. CloudiaApril 25, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    The energy of a great city!

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  13. cieldequimperApril 25, 2016 at 3:51 PM

    Nice one. I like the lettering too!

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  14. RevrunnerApril 25, 2016 at 3:55 PM

    Time Square. :-)

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  15. AnonymousApril 25, 2016 at 4:05 PM

    great use of the utility box!

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  16. LoisApril 25, 2016 at 7:57 PM

    I love it when utility boxes are painted like this one is. We have them here too and I need to get out and get some pictures!

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  17. GreenComotionApril 25, 2016 at 10:13 PM

    Brilliant colors and a very nice way to decorate the city with such an awesome expression!
    Have a Happy Week ahead, Pat!
    Peace :)

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  18. Oakland Daily PhotoApril 26, 2016 at 1:16 AM

    A whole neighborhood fits on the utility box. A very cool scene. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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  19. PerthDailyPhotoApril 26, 2016 at 4:30 AM

    Very cool find Pat.

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  20. HalcyonApril 26, 2016 at 5:21 AM

    Very appropriate for the neighborhood! Nice eye-catching colors too.

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  21. Laura. MApril 26, 2016 at 11:17 AM

    Do not miss a good advertisement :))

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  22. JackApril 26, 2016 at 6:16 PM

    Cool, RedPat. Brightening up these utility boxes (and discouraging disrespectful taggers) is a good idea.

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  23. GunnApril 29, 2016 at 4:46 AM

    Great find.I love this, and would have liked to have one kitchen wall just like this.
    (It looks a bit like the style of the artist Pushwagner here in Norway.)

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  24. Maris craneAugust 9, 2022 at 3:36 PM

    Sam actually had a Sam the Chinese Food Man restaurant! It was just north of the record store, but I'm not sure how long it was open. Just discovered this today when I saw an old photo of the area - looked exactly like this painting.

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