Author: Lawrence O'Toole
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Publisher: The History Press
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1609495438
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Fading Ads of Philadelphia
Philadelphia's faded ads are history in plain sight.Fading Ads of Philadelphia review. They are tangible remnants of changing neighborhoods and industries, and Fading Ads of Philadelphia presents a new way to view these forgotten urban stories. Join author and photographer Lawrence O'Toole as he explores these physical touchstones of the city's history--a sign for a bygone family business seen only from the elevated train tracks, the Gretz smokestack advertising the now defunct Kensington brewery and an ad for the Midtown Theater that is slowly reappearing from behind layers of whitewash. O'Toole re-creates this lost urban landscape as he hunts signs from Center City to the River Wards and from South Philadelphia to West Philadelphia. Through this stunningly illustrated book, urbanites will again view these too often overlooked ads--and their stories--with fresh eyesRead full reviews of Fading Ads of Philadelphia ....
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Philadelphia's faded ads are history in plain sight. They are tangible remnants of changing neighborhoods and industries, and Fading Ads of Philadelphia presents a new way to view these forgotten urban stories. Join author and photographer Lawrence O'Toole as he explores these physical touchstones of the city's history--a sign for a bygone family business seen only from the elevated train tracks, the Gretz smokestack advertising the now defunct Kensington brewery and an ad for the Midtown Theater that is slowly reappearing from behind layers of whitewash. O'Toole re-creates this lost urban lan
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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Fading Ads of Philadelphia by Lawrence O'Toole Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Details ISBN 1609495438 ISBN-13 9781609495435 Title Fading Ads of Philadelphia Author Lawrence O Toole Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 178 Publisher History Press Dimensions 7 in. x 0.4 in. x 9 in. About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your reading and entertainment needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly s
format paperback title fading ads of philadelphia author o toole lawrence publisher history pr publication date nov 20 2012 pages 182 binding paperback dimensions 7 25 wx 9 00 hx 0 50 d isbn 1609495438 subject history united states state local middle atlantic dc de md nj ny pa description philadelphia s faded ads are history in plain sight they are tangible remnants of changing neighborhoods and industries and fading ads of philadelphia presents a new way to view these forgotten urban stories
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They are tangible remnants of changing neighborhoods and industries, and Fading Ads of Philadelphia presents a new way to view these forgotten urban stories. Join author and photographer Lawrence O'Toole as he explores these physical touchstones of the city's history--a sign for a bygone family business seen only from the elevated train tracks, the Gretz smokestack advertising the now defunct Kensington brewery and an ad for the Midtown Theater that is slowly reappearing from behind layers of whitewash. O'Toole re-creates this lost urban landscape as he hunts signs from Center City to the River Wards and from South Philadelphia to West Philadelphia. Through this stunningly illustrated book, urbanites will again view these too often overlooked ads--and their stories--with fresh eyes.
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