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

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

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.

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

Photo taken August 1975, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

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