Albion St, Brunswick. I pass this one on my way to work every day. I love that it’s so bold, (in a faded kind of way,) just on the plain brickwork. Tasty. According to legend, (read: the internet,) Swallow’s Biscuits was founded by Thomas Swallow in 1854 after his failed attempt at selling Colt pistols up in …
Albion St, Brunswick West. Well, this one went from good to better … From a distance I could make out that there was some big company signage across the front of the building. “Nice,” I thought. I can’t quite make out what it might’ve said but I think i’ll head back there and see what …
Reynard St, Coburg. This was the one that started it all. Solid gold uncovered by some unknowing developers. But, the developers giveth and the developers taketh away. Pretty soon there’s going to be some ugly-arse townhouse thrown right up in front of this piece, to be lost again until the next developer wants to get …
Hope St, Brunswick West. Not a faded brick wall, but interesting none the less. Other side, with the setting sun shining on it: Closer … Can you work out what this might be for? So, i’m seeing F. Pansino, with the phone number 381411. Looks like a short number!? A quick google search later, and I’ve found … Continue reading
Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Right next door to our good friends at Steve Siamidis Pharmacy. What a sweet sign! And if you look close you can make the a Violet Crumble ad at the very top, too. “Side by side, we stick togetheeeeeerrr … ” Continue reading
Sydney Rd, Brunswick I wouldn’t call this one a ghost sign so much, as the business still operates by the looks of things, but the type is so striking I had to put it in. Check that M! I’m going to try and find out what typeface this might be. I hope you’ll excuse the … Continue reading
Reynard St, Coburg. Another piece of awesomeness from Reyanrd St. There’s one panel of the glass that has been replaced, so it’s no quite a complete piece, but it’s great to see that it’s survived so well. Dat old-style can. Continue reading
Melville Rd, Pascoe Vale South. This one is just around the corner from my place. It’s long been empty and when the “For Lease” sign went up the prayers for a decent cafe in the area went out. But no, obviously we need a hair-dresser …. Two doors down from another hair-dresser. JESUS! I found … Continue reading
Glenlyon Rd, Brunswick. For as long as i’ve lived in the area, this place has been Ling’s Fish & Chip Shop. Not bad as far as fishies go, but they did a lot better when they opened a new Chinese restaurant around the corner. John Dory to die for. Continue reading
Reynard St, Coburg. Just up the road from J Thomson is this bad boy. Looks like a couple of different generations of Bushells going on here. You can just make out the Blue Label sign underneath the Bigger, more prominent Bushells logo. Continue reading
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