Foreword / by Dr. Robert Archibald -- Prologue / by Arthur Krim -- Ghost Signs : Their Place in History, on High Streets and in Our Hearts / by Sam Roberts -- Bricks, Mortar and Paint : A Primer -- Then and Now -- Back in the Day -- Some Thoughts on Ghost Signs -- Hats, Shoes and Overalls -- Cleaning Products -- North Grand Circle -- Roll Out the Barrel -- Hyde Park Beer -- Layouts and Paint -- Food-Related Products -- Royal Patent Flour -- Confections -- Soft Drinks -- Tobacco -- Star Saloon & Cafe : A Case Study in Commercial Archaeology -- Controversial Wall Sign -- Photographing Wall Signs in Their Natural Habitat -- Race Course Avenue -- Patent Medicines -- Restoration and Preservation -- Case Study: Two Vintage Signs in Dogtown Restored -- Sunny Brook Whiskey -- Services -- This, That and the Other -- Eateries -- Coffee and Tea -- Heyday and Decline -- New Work -- Walldogs.
Summary:
"A photographic book of historic ads in St. Louis"-- Provided by publisher. "Discover the fading hand-painted advertisements that adorn the buildings of St. Louis, Missouri. Includes stunning color photography and historic images"-- Provided by publisher.
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