Lost in Westwood

Faded by time and weather, and covered by a billboard, just off of Boudinot, on Harrison.

We can't help but wonder if the billboards have been there long enough to preserve some of this one.

Lent

They're still in business, and by appearances, doing well.  

But, it's a nice sign, so we decided to include it.

On Harrison, near McHenry.

Still Open

 

Technically not a ghost sign, because they're still in business.  But, it is an advert, it is art, and it's faded.  So, it qualifies here. 

 

Also, time is running out to cast your votes for the Ghostsigns calendar competition. 

We have three that are in the running for inclusion, but none of them should be considered a shoe-in.

 

As said earlier, Cincinnati has a rich history, and a wealth of wonderful ghost signs, and we think this is a fantastic way to put the city on the international stage in this small, but devoted community of ghost sign fans.  And the Hastings, Nebraska, sign is just plain worthy.

 

If you haven't voted, I would greatly appreciate your support.  If you have voted, thank you!  Now, spread the word.     

 

Here's the cheat sheet:

 

And here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151962479160255.1073741828.205413150254&type=1

All you have to do is "like" the individual picture.  That counts as a vote.

 

Thanks!  Now, I'll stop bothering you.

 

Ole' 35

 

The City of Cincinnati just built a new home for Engine Company 35, and over the weekend, they made the move official, officially making this a ghost sign.

Westwood

 

Just below Montana, on Harrison. 

 

Look up Habig's on Google, and you'll find reference to a Habig's Restaurant, just up the road at Harrison and Urwiller.  A closer look shows there's just a parking lot there now.  Google "Habig's Drugs", and you'll find other pictures of this same ghost sign on Flickr.

 

But, the Habig's name lives on in painting and drywall, apparently.

 

Westower in Westwood

 

On Glenway, just north of Nova.  Caught this out of the corner of my eye.  Sign hunting is a dangerous thing to do when driving on Glenway.

Happy Hunting Grounds

 

This week has been amazing for ghost sign hunting.  The sun is low, the light is right, and the leaves are falling, revealing what was hidden. 

We've found about a dozen signs since Monday, most previously unnoticed.  There were two in Westwood discovered Thursday.  Some were noted for later capture.

 

This particular example is on Harrison, going up the hill, away from Queen City.  Tom Kneer Dodge.  And it seems Tom was a BIG Bengal fan.  And his sign covering up another sign, too.

 

Here's another resource which deserves a look-see.

 

And don't forget: We need your suggestions on which signs to submit to the Ghostsign 2014 Calendar. Put your comment in the box below, or e-mail us, by November 6th.  (The deadline to enter is the 8th.)