Gasoline Curve (Dulzura)
Seems to say Gasoline Half Price Economy of Holmes Cars Make This Possible
Holmes Cars The Holmes Automobile Company was based in Canton Ohio it Span the years of 1918 to 1923. This would be the time the sign was painted, making it at least 92 years old. The sign is in remarkable condition due to it's location under the overhang and the probability that it is a lead based paint. The Painting of Signs on Rocks use to be common practice in the early part of the 1900s, but fell out of use when illegalized |
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Bromo-Seltzer Sign (Jacumba California)
Seems to say Got Headache Bromo Seltzer
Bromo-Seltzer first produce 1888 in Baltimore Maryland and sold till 1975 due to its toxicity. It used sodium bromide a tranquilizer and even used acetanilide in early days a poisonous substance.
Not much is known for a date on this sign, however it had to be on the main road originally. The current location is a narrow dirt road through some rugged territory, which was probably the bypass section as the Road slowly evolved into Hwy 80 and later Hwy 8
Bromo-Seltzer first produce 1888 in Baltimore Maryland and sold till 1975 due to its toxicity. It used sodium bromide a tranquilizer and even used acetanilide in early days a poisonous substance.
Not much is known for a date on this sign, however it had to be on the main road originally. The current location is a narrow dirt road through some rugged territory, which was probably the bypass section as the Road slowly evolved into Hwy 80 and later Hwy 8
Casino Café Sign (Campo California)
Says Eat At The Casino Café Jacumba Hotspring
Nothing known about the Casino Café. Though during the day Jacumba and The Jacumba Hotel was the place for The Movie Stars and The Well to Do.
This sign is located on a paved road that was probably part of The main road that evolved into Hwy 94, it seems to have been bypass by a straighter section of road.
Nothing known about the Casino Café. Though during the day Jacumba and The Jacumba Hotel was the place for The Movie Stars and The Well to Do.
This sign is located on a paved road that was probably part of The main road that evolved into Hwy 94, it seems to have been bypass by a straighter section of road.
Chicken Sunday, Campo, California
The Chicken Sunday Ghost Sign, is located on The Old Wagon Road behind The Campo Stone Store. Until recently it was located on a cliff face to the right of the photo. Due to the drought and a large dying oak tree that collapsed and undermined the cliff.
BankeHead Springs, San Diego County
Driving through Bankehead Springs I noticed these rocks next to Old Hwy 80. The location and flat faces seem perfect fro a Ghost sign. There is however a lot of Graffiti as well.
Looking closer you can see two instances of graffiti,yet the underlying yellow letters hint at a ghost sign. There are rumors of an old Bro mo-Seltzer sign in the area.
For this job, I decided to use Dstretch. Dstretch is a free program (have to email the owner), that is used mainly in old rock art. you can see the FOR comes out clear, showing there is a ghost sign present. I will have to work some more on this to bring out the lettering. Possibly with photoshop.
Ben-Hur Coffee
Ben-Hur Coffee discontinued local brand, 1903 to 1955. Located at the intersection of India and Ivy Streets, San Diego California.
Caliente Horse Race Sign
California Theater Building 4th and C street. This sign may soon be destroyed.
Caliente Dog Races
California Theater Building 4th and C street. This sign may soon be destroyed.
San Diego In Spot and two other signs.
California Theater Building 4th and C street. This sign may soon be destroyed.
Not quite ghost signs but of note.
Frank The TrainMan Signs.
Located on 4304 Park Blvd is a train shape building,Though the colors on the front dont prepare one for whats on the back. This use to be a train shop opened in 1943 to sell toy trains by Frank Cox aka. Frank the Trainman. Frank passed in 1989.
Frank The TrainMan neon sign 1947.
Devils Canyon, Imperial County California (Old Wagon Road to San Diego)
Old Signature with date 1911 Devils Canyon.Old Stage Coach Road.
Higman's Water Hole Devils Canyon.
High up in the rock 110 possibly a mile marker, Devils Canyon, Old Stage Coach Road