This sign is from the gas station located at 14th and W. I don’t know about you but the only food I’m buying at a gas station is a bag of chips and maybe a slim jim…
Is it just me or does it seem really wrong to buy fried chicken or Chinese food at a gas station?
Check out the sign in the top left corner. A reader took this photo above Busboys & Poets on 14th and V Streets. I suspect “Andy” may be a liar of some sorts. Any guesses here? Could it be a bad break up? I believe the owner of Busboys & Poets is named Andy – perhaps there is a bit of a fight going on between some of the folks living above Busboys & Poets and the establishment.
Anyway props to the reader for the good eye.
DSCN4212, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.
Anyone know what ‘Sylvan’ used to sell?
If you see some sweet old school city signs be sure to email a photo to [email protected]
Continuing my quest to photograph all the sweet old school city signs before they disappear forever.
“Things you don’t need…on Georgia Ave”. But I’m going to disagree. Who doesn’t need the occasional beanpie?
“Hair Care with a Flair”, phenomenal. I’ve decided to make it one of missions to capture as many of these sweet old signs before they are lost forever. If you know of some that I haven’t posted shoot me an email.
This would be a pretty bad way to go out. But then again if you go out like this you could become a finalist for the Darwin Awards…
A reader writes:
“Every time I walk past this sign, which is almost every day, I think of you/your blog.
Because we always wondered what a hair gallery would specialize in…”
Brilliant!
Simple but a classic. I was intrigued by the “Beauty Service”. Anyone recognize it?
I actually love this poster.
I suspect it says something about having your pet spayed or neutered.
Ed. note: I don’t really think that is what is says but I’m quite fond of Bob Barker, so I thought this would be a good opportunity for a little tribute…