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Historic Signs of Savannah (Images of America: Georgia)
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by Justin Gunther
Sales Rank: 994105
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List Price: $19.99
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 128 pages
Published by: Arcadia Publishing October 4, 2004
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0738516740
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0738516745
Book Dimensions:
9 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
Weighs: 9.6 ounces
Product Description
From the cotton boom after the Civil War to Savannah’s economic decline around the middle of the 20th century, the city’s streetscapes were crowded with signs. In a time before strict sign regulations, business owners embellished building facades and and rooftops with extensive signage to catch the eye of pedestrians and motorists. The abundance of advertising was symbolic of Savannah’s rapid growth and prosperity, but the majority of these signs were discarded over the years, and only a few remain. Photographs and postcards from the past survive, however, and images of historic signs serve as reminders of these lost commercial relics. Such signs give the bricks and mortar of the past another dimension by identifying their social purpose. Through vintage images of Savannah signage, this volume provides a history of the city’s businesses and industries. Included are local landmarks like Levy Jewelers, the Globe Shoe Company, the Lucas Theatre, the Marshall House, and Johnny Harris Restaurant.
About The Author
Author Justin Gunther, a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, is a historic preservationist with a special interest in the restoration of historic signs. Drawing principally from the extensive archives of the Georgia Historical Society, he has combined images of signs with compelling text to give readers a new perspective on Savannah’s past.
Reader Reviews
Gunther's work is not only well composed with a wonderful tone, he also has brought to life the richness of Savannah and its path through the last two centuries.
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