Fading Ads of Birmingham

The fading advertisements on the walls of Birmingham's buildings paint an illuminating picture of the men and women who built an industrial boomtown in the first half of the twentieth century. Advertising expert, artist and writer Charles Buchanan unravels the mysteries behind Birminghamâ€™s ghost signs to reveal glimpses of the past now hidden in plain sight. Featuring stunning color photography by Birmingham native Jonathan Purvis.

Foreword	p. 7
Acknowledgements	p. 9
Author's Note	p. 11
An Illustrated History	p. 13
Advertising Ages	p. 17
Walldog Days	p. 23
Fading Out and Fading In?	p. 29
Morris Avenue	p. 33
Grocery Stores	p. 45
Food	p. 51
Retail	p. 59
Industry	p. 75
The Automotive District	p. 81
Services	p. 89
Entertainment	p. 101
Places to Stay	p. 111
Beverages	p. 117
National Brands	p. 137
Bibliography	p. 155
About the Author	p. 167
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