Ghost Signs in the Printing Industry

Here on Adelaide Street West is a "Ghost Sign" that actually has two advertisements.

The more prominent one is for the Hugh C. MacLean Publications.

The underlying sign is for Gevaert Canada Ltd. 

This company became Agfa-Gevaert Canada in 1995.

Next, we have a five-story building, built in 1909 and located at 19 Duncan Street.

The sign says “Southam Press Toronto”

Just as an aside, the Walrus magazine is located in this building.

Interestingly enough, Southam Ltd. Purchased MacLean Publishing in 1960 to form Southam – MacLean Publishing.

Below is the Blackhall and Company sign on a building at 19 Peter Street.