Tuesday, December 5, 2017

'Tis the Season... pt.1

For advertising...
A recent blog post by Debra She Who Seeks, got me thinking about advertising. And Billboards. And old timey advertising. 
Before billboards became prevalent, painting an advertisement on the side of a building for a product or business was a common practice. My little town of Cripple Creek has a number of such murals. While most are of newer origins, there are a few that could pass for something originating in the late 1890's or early 1900's. Be sure to click on the individual pictures to read some of the advertising. It's a hoot!
I'll have more murals - mostly modern - tomorrow.


County Courthouse seen on right 


Police Station is home to this mural

Medicinal Liquors!
My Favorite!





2 comments:

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Oh, they are marvelous! What a treasure for your town!

the dogs' mother said...

Accessible history!