Bucket o’ Letters

Seen in an antique store in Mount Vernon, Iowa, October 23, 2010.

C and T Premium

Fruit crate label seen in an antique store in Prescott, Minnesota, July 10, 2004.

Brede Building

The Brede building on Broadway Street NE in Minneapolis.

It’s hard to believe this still exists. It’s a classic art deco industrial building, complete with art deco neon sign. And it’s not falling down, or in danger of being razed. It’s as if 70 years of architecture and design have overlooked this little spot on Broadway Street NE in Minneapolis. They seem to know what a rare gem they’ve got, and I hope they never change it.

Car Wash

Photo of metal sign in the shape of an elephant

Vintage sign seen in Puyallup, Washington, June 17, 2001.

Car For Sale

Photo of a large amateur-made 'for sale' sign on the front bumper of a car

Photo taken August 1975, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Casin(o)

Seen in La Crosse, Wisconsin, April 2, 2010.