April 24, 2018 Bill Swislow

Auto Parts Art Gallery, and Vicinity

Frank’s West Side Auto Parts, at Kedzie Avenue and 30th Street, is an art gallery unto itself. Plus, there are other great signs in its vicinity, including more auto parts art and other examples of vernacular creativity.

Damaged car and two standing figures. Frank's West Side Auto Parts, Kedzie at 30th Street. I really like the personalizations

Standing figure and damaged front end. Frank's West Side Auto Parts, Kedzie at 30th Street

Painted fence. Frank's West Side Auto Parts, Kedzie at 30th Street

Storefront and sign with portraits. Frank's West Side Auto Parts, Kedzie at 30th Street

Portrait from sign. Frank's West Side Auto Parts, Kedzie at 30th Street

Wes, Cheech, 1975 portrait from sign. Frank's West Side Auto Parts, Kedzie at 30th Street

Building and signs. M&M Transmission, Kedzie Avenue at 30th

Painted storefront. M&M Transmission, Kedzie Avenue at 30th

Transmission. M&M Transmission, Kedzie Avenue at 30th

Gears. M&M Transmission, Kedzie Avenue at 30th

Menu items painted on wall. Harper's Grill, Kedzie Avenue at 31st

Storefront and painted sign with fast-food items. Harper's Grill, Kedzie Avenue at 31st

Breakfast items. Harper's Grill, Kedzie Avenue at 31st

Tacos. Harper's Grill, Kedzie Avenue at 31st

Torta and burrito. Harper's Grill, Kedzie Avenue at 31st

The great tradition of car parts, lovingly rendered, at New Zacatecas, Kedzie Avenue and 38th Place

Car engine wall painting. New Zacatecas, Kedzie Avenue and 38th Place

Brake wall painting. New Zacatecas, Kedzie Avenue and 38th Place

2 comments

Jeff Seldin says:

July 2, 2018 at 3:37 pm

Love love love??????
Vince says:

October 27, 2018 at 11:09 pm

What’s not to love

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