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.
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County Courthouse seen on right |
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Police Station is home to this mural |
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Medicinal Liquors! |
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My Favorite! |
2 comments:
Oh, they are marvelous! What a treasure for your town!
Accessible history!
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