Winnipeg Architecture Foundation @wpgarch.bsky.social · Jul 7 1 / 3
Join Matt Cohen and WAF for a walking tour of the Ghost Signs in Winnipeg's Exchange District! Ghost Signs are hand-painted, outdoor ads that have been preserved on sides of buildings. They are also known as 'fading ads' or 'brick ads' and were prevalent from the 1890s through to the 1960s.
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Winnipeg’s rich collection of hand-painted wall ads date back to the early 1880s. Over a century and a half later, the businesses and brands advertised on the sides of buildings remain. Explore the Ghost Signs of the Exchange District in Winnipeg on this tour with Matt Cohen, Urban Archaeologist!