Ghost Signs on Richmond West

I have been on Richmond Street, west of University, on a number of occasions, but have not been looking up for "Ghost Signs" until recently.

So, I started to capture more painted mural ads on the sides of buildings in this part of town... after all, you never know when they might be replaced with a Condo.

This first one is, of course the "Acme Carbon and Ribbon", on Richmond, just west of John.
Too bad a window has been cut into the side of the word "CARBON".

Below is an advertisement for wholesale woolens and goods is located at 225 Richmond.Note the spelling of "Woollens"....spellcheck says it should be spelled "Woolens".
This Gelber Brothers' sign is in pretty good shape, considering.



Then, across the street (on the north side of Richmond) we can see an old Tip Top Tailor sign.

The advert tells us that "Suits and Coats" can be made to measure.

The building currently houses CHUM, which is owned by CTV, and sits adjacent to their parking lot.

Yet another clothing manufacturer on Richmond Street
This is Milgrom"s Coats and Suits at #372.
The sign says "where quality is created"

Note: you can click on any of the images to enlarge a little.

Ghost Signs on the Danforth

This picture is not mine, but when I finally got around to Broadview and Danforth....the sign had been painted over, alas.

It was The Broadview Meat Market, just north of Danforth (it's now a "Daisy Mart") or maybe that's gone now too.



There are quite a few old adverts on Danforth, and I still have not photographed all of them.

This is Byers Garage, just opposite Playter Blvd.
Unfortunately, the Graffiti folks have been at this sign; causing the owners of the building to paint over it.
In a few months this will also disappear, I guess.

There is one small sign further along "The Danforth" near the pool hall known as "Ales & Rails".

As yet, I have not got that one.

Then there is this one, around Woodbine.
It can only be seen in winter, when the tree has shed its canopy.
It seems like this wool shop used to be a butcher's store.




Then near Victoria Park, there is still the old "New Era Appliances" sign hanging on the wall of what used to be "Sibley's".
In fact the street at the corner was probably renamed many years ago.

This will be another picture to add to my collection.