Aaron Hogan added a new photo to Ghost Signs Australia’s timeline — at The Gasometer Hotel. With the recent demolition of the deco brick factory next door a great ghost sign has been revealed on Smith Street Fitzroy. Also visible is the ghost outline of the former cottage on the site. Sources Aaron Hogan added […]
Victoria
Carlton Ghost Sign
I took this photo from my window @ Quest on Finlay, Carlton. The window overlooked a lane way behind Drummond Street. February 2016. ROSS BROS. Manufacturers of KNITTED OUTWEAR & UNDERWEAR Entrance at 111 Drummond St. Phone F. 3766 Victorian Gallery
Beach Road Chelsea Sign
Photo taken on Beach Rd Chelsea Victoria January 2016 Peters Ice Cream were a popular and big advertiser around Australia with billboard, television and radio advertising featuring prominently. Thanks Peter Peters Ice Cream
Brighton Beach Station Sign
A wonderful NESTLE sign photographed in 2014 at Brighton Beach Station. Nestlé have advertised in Australia for many years including some very well known brands and products. Aero, Carnation (milk), Cheerios, Drumstick, Kit Kat, Nescafe, Maggi, Milo, Smarties to name a few
Thornbury Sign: Chrysler Valiant Dodge Simca
This week we have a wonderful new picture sent to us by Travis of a sign advertising Chrysler Valiant Dodge Simca in High St, Thornbury. I saw this sign in Thornbury and thought I would pass it on. It has been exposed last week after a building was demolished for more apartments. It’s on the side of […]
Ivanhoe Ghost Sign
A cafe called Mr. Peebles ( 54 Lwr Heidelberg Rd ) opened recently, and the plaster on one was removed to reveal this sign. They have assured me it hasn’t been re-touched even though the condition is excellent. Looks like silver paint ( originally mixed from powder ). Originally there must have been a vacant […]
Currie & Richards Warehouse
The Currie and Richards Warehouse was erected in 1875 as a three storey brick workshop/warehouse for Alfred Shaw and Co., tinware manufacturers. The building features a stucco facade, and is regularly fenestrated with a rusticated ground floor, prominent string courses and Tuscan cornice entablature. The architect is unknown. The 1869 date on the parapet refers […]
Cadbury Ghost Sign
Larry from Sign Vision sent us this beautiful old Cadbury’s sign located in Eaglemont in Victoria. The building is now an office / studio but still proudly displays the buildings heritage. Sign Vision 7 Lower Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe 3079 03 9499 5357 0412 44 99 51 www.signvision.melbourne
Jack Dyer Stand Signs
Two of our favourite things this week, the Jack Dyer Stand at Punt Road Oval, home of the mighty Tigers plus an old ghost sign. Sent to us by Mike they show an old VICKERS GIN sign painted on the side of the stand many years ago.
Bacchus Marsh Ghost Sign
It’s always a delight when you come across a ghost sign specially when it’s by accident. Stephen Pretty is the man behind the lens of Perfection Photography, who offers high quality photography at a low cost. On his Facebook page was this little gem taken in Bacchus Marsh. The famous old Bacchus Marsh building I captured this shot […]
