Fading Ads of the Twin Cities (Fading Ads)
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- Synopsis
- On brick buildings throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, overlooked, fleeting symbols chronicle the cities' past.Champion, John Deere, and International Harvester still tout their agricultural equipment, and Gold Medal and Pillsbury Flour remind everyone where these now global companies began. Weathered proclamations from Grain Belt, Jacob Schmidt, and Gluek's Beer offer a glimpse into early local brewing. Ads from Schmitt Music and Dahl Violin Shop recall a thriving art scene. Local hardware stores like Welna Ace Hardware and grocery stores like J.H. Allen & Co Grocers and Schoen's Home Grocery hawk long-gone wares through elegant painted announcements.Join photographer and author Jay Grammond for a fascinating journey through Twin Cities history.
- Copyright:
- 2022
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 160 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781439674208
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781467148740
- Publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing Inc.
- Date of Addition:
- 10/12/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Jay Grammond
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Business and Finance
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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