Bibliograph

Fading ads of Cincinnati, Ronny Salerno

Type

Label

Fading ads of Cincinnati, Ronny Salerno

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fading ads of Cincinnati

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Ronny Salerno

Summary

Hidden down alleyways, on street corners or on the bricks above the cityscape, Cincinnati's fading advertisements hide in plain sight. These ghost signs still tout their wares and services, remnants of a bygone era. Each sign has a vivid story behind it unique to its era, product, and craftsmanship. 'Wall dogs' like sign artist Gus Holthaus left their marks on the city. A sign for the Beehive, the club and restaurant at the top of the arena, reminds residents of Cincinnati's pro hockey team, the Stingers. Not many can remember 'the Other Place,' but a hand-painted advertisement still adorns a city wall. Join author and photographer Ronny Salerno for a tour of Cincinnati's vanishing signs and their intriguing history

Target audience

adult

Classification