Savin' the Day

A lot to appreciate here on Elm, near Findlay Market.

First, the quality of this cigar sign on glass, compared with the last few we saw.

And the artist: none other than Gus Holthaus,

who has a lot more signs on this blog than he's credited for.

Promo

A fellow we know has written a book on a topic near and dear to our hearts.

We think you can guess what it is.

It comes out November 30, with a party at Igby's.

We haven't seen an advance copy, but we're sure it'll make a great Christmas gift.

(And not just because this site is mentioned.)

Looking Strangely Familiar

Near University and Bellevue.

There's a companion sign in OTR.

Also of note: the Gus Hothaus signature.

Not Too Much, I Hope

 

 

A Closer Look

 

Long time hunters may recognize the Apex sign.  It's just off of McMicken, between Race and Elm.  It made an appearance here last year.  But, after reading Tamia Stinson's feature on ghost signs in City Beat, I thought I'd take a closer look.

That's when I found this:

 

On the backside of the Volunteers of America center on McMicken. 

And take note of the Gus Holthaus "signature" on the bottom of the Apex.

 

 

And take note of the Colway's Furniture under, and beneath the Apex.

 

A running theme here is "noticing the bloody obvious", something obviously difficult for me. 

 

 

 

Because not only did I miss all these details before, but I also missed a second mention in City Beat.  And, so when Visualingual mentioned our blogs getting press two weeks in a row, I had no idea what she was talking about.

I'm an idiot.

 

A New Category

I'm trying to recognize some of the painters who put up these signs, so, as we continue, there will be that to cross-reference, along with location, and product.

And maybe someday, I'll uncover some history about the artists.  Like Gus Holthaus, whose company survives today as Holthaus-Lackner.

Way to go, Gus

As Visualingual points out, it's not his first appearance here.  We've seen his work Downtown.  And as a matter of fact, there's a few I may have to revisit in person, to get a better look for his "signature".

Twoferone Friday

Fourth Street, between Race and Elm.  From the Tower Place Parking Garage, which is in reality, a mobius strip.