History Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: Maritime Phantoms in Old City Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this installment, sailing the high seas of nautical history
History Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: a Tale of Two Foundries in Allegheny West Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this installment, a monument to metal casting on Westmoreland Street
History Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: ALCO Clothes in Callowhill Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this first installment, a dapper garments manufacturer on 11th Street
Preservation Not Fade Away? The Aesthetic Debate Behind Preserving Ghost Signs Philly ghost sign aficionado Jordan Keiffer discusses the merits of both saving historic advertisements and surrendering them to the sands of time
Architecture Before Digital Sign Domination, A Giant Coffee Pot Reigned Supreme The Shadow pours us a steamy cup of Center City history with the story behind Ellis Coffee Company’s ginormous percolator that once lorded over South 16th Street
Photography Neon’s Alive We’re nuts about vintage neon. The modern and retro stuff, not so much until we saw Rob Lybeck’s photo essay on neon signs around town
Photography Truth in Advertising A collection of some of Philly’s best bar signs, vintage and otherwise. We bet you haven’t seen most of these gems!
