I’ve added some new signs in the course of reorganizing how I present them. I’ve mostly separated Chicagoland signs from the rest of the world and I’ve reorganized most of Western Avenue Art Gallery signs into geographical pages rather than thematic. This makes it far more likely that I’ll get signs posted, since it makes them much easier to post. Check out the four new groups: Western Avenue Clark Street Pilsen Varieties
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The 47th Street Art Show
47th Street is one of Chicago’s great signage thoroughfares. Here are some recent finds.
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This great embroidery is by Anne Weitze.
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More vernacular signs from Chicago’s North Side. This great work is all part of the Western Avenue and Vicinity Art Gallery.
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Some great handmade signs and other sights from one of Chicago’s main ethnic strips.
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Read a review of David Clements’ wonderful book of hand-painted business signs from Detroit.
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