Ghost Signs - A Brief History

A short history of ghost signs produced for the Neon Museum of Philadelphia’s Summer 2021 exhibition, “Seeing Ghosts: 7 Photographers Capture Faded Wall Ads.”
Ronald Ladouceur’s interest in ghost signs dates back 5 years to the day when the demolition of a city building a few blocks from his office revealed an almost pristine fragment of a 115-year-old Uneeda Biscuit promotion. From that moment, according to Ron, ghosts began popping into view “with alarming frequency.” In ever-widening circles, Ron started traveling, compulsively, to cities and towns throughout New England, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and a few random fly-to points across the country to discover and document examples.

[@BabblingBrookProd]

Great work. Very interesting. Love the conjured ghost at 3:35. Very cool.

[@randallcollura]

Nicely done Ron!

[@scootch7]

Love love love this!

[@RPLadouceur]

Mr. Tim, much thanks!

[@marclaw4511]

Nice video,we have still got quite a few of these signs in the UK.They come from a time when we had more skill and talent.

[@1964catt]

Cincinnati is full of these ghost signs

[@bobpoton2625]

Well you have us "hunting ghosts" A fun cheap hobby Thanks