Wednesday, February 3, 2010

urban artifact

This sign is all that's left of a used car lot that closed years ago.  I love the little sputnik-like finial at top.  There's still an arrow that points to what is now a vacant lot on Foothill near Courtland Ave.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 3:39 PM
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  1. Louis la VacheFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    hee hee
    This is definitely late '50s-early '60s in style!
    «Louis» envisions this sign all spiffed up, the lights working and a '61 Ford Starliner hardtop parked under it... ;-)

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  2. James MarkFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    Courageous and effective photo. I must include a bit of urban realism in Jorvik DP.

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  3. TaniaFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Old style and a very nice photo:-)
    Wish you a great day!

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  4. Janet M KincaidFebruary 4, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    What a cool find! Well done.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Very cool sign indeed! Hope someone will save it for a museum or so...

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