Posts Tagged ‘print’
6 & 40 Motel Print
6 & 40 Motel Print by Marianne Luther Beautiful textured print of a motel in Idaho Springs, Colorado. The motel is so named because it's on Route 6 and Route 40 in Colorado. The sign itself is an excellent example of Googie architecture. While I couldn't find any information on the age of this hotel, based on the design of the sign, [...]
P-51 Mustang Print
P-51 Mustang Print by James Howe An excellent high contrast black and white print of the propeller and nose of a P-51 Mustang. Built in North America, they first saw service in the British Royal Air force. The aircraft was a single seat fighter from World War II. Designed and built in just 117 days, this model was used in the fight against [...]
1957 GMC Truck
1957 GMC Truck Print by James Howe A classic model GMC Truck in detail. Obviously lovingly restored with bright chrome and shiny turquoise paint. This old beauty has probably been loved more in its second life than when it was a work horse in the middle of the 20th century. The sleek lines of automobiles from this period may not [...]
Classic New York City Cab
Vintage NYC Checkered Cab Detail by Sherri Jackson A really warm nostalgic shot of the classic taillights of a classic New York City icon, the yellow taxicab complete with the trademark Checkers! This style of cab is as closely associated with NYC as the black cabs are with London. They were produced through most of the 20th century. Most [...]
Motel Sign – Infrared
Infrared Motel Sign by Jody Miller The location of this wonderful print is unknown, but the feeling of desolation definitely evokes a feeling of the American Southwest in my mind. This old sign is a great find. From the mammoth Motel to the arrow pointing down, you could not have missed this old motor inn! This print is taken with an [...]
Michigan Theater Print
Michigan Theater Marquee - by James Howe Although this sign is not original, it's very fitting in its style. The Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor is a genuine classic movie palace. Opened in 1928, the original sign was replaced in the 1950's with the changing times and tastes. Like many of these old palaces, in recent times, there were [...]
Fleetwood Diner Print
Fleetwood Diner Print by James Howe A really colorful local scene from Ann Arbor, Michigan. The artist used HDR photography and created a work that almost appears illustrated. This is an excellent example of "photo-art"- photography that takes on a quality of a painting or illustration while still be identifiable as a photograph. The [...]
Rolleiflex Pop Art
Rolleiflex Pop Art by Jean-Francois Dupuis The 20th century is when cameras really found their way into the hands of the masses. Camera technology in 1900 versus 2000 couldn't be further apart, but there's still a lot of love for the early technology. Rolleiflex was a high end and long running camera line from a German company, Rollei. [...]
Palace Theater – Louisville, Kentucky
Marquee by GreatBlueWhale Great detail shot showing the bright colors of the marquee sign as well as the rich 1920's architectural details of this fine old movie palace in Louisville, Kentucky. Opened in 1928, it was originally known as Loew's United Artists Theatre. It's been the Palace since around 1950. The theater features Spanish [...]
Bender’s Restaurant – Canton, Ohio
Good Food by image_americana Browse other Neon Posters Bender's Restaurant has been in downtown Canton, Ohio, since 1902. It's obvious that the simple but fun neon sign in this poster is comparably newer but still firmly in the 20th century when neon signs landed on the stage. If a restaurant has stayed in business over 100 years, it seems [...]