Fading Ads of Milwaukee
Published on 10. February 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-4671-4198-7 (ISBN)
Description
"Across the city, fading advertisements and ghost signs tell the story of Milwaukee as it was in years gone by ... Join Milwaukee native and ghost sign hunter Adam Levin as he explores the national brands and local shops of the Cream City's past"--Back cover.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
342 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4671-4198-7 (9781467141987)
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A self-described ghost sign hunter, Adam Levin is a Milwaukee history buff and amateur photographer. He has intertwined his two passions and channeled them into a successful following. As the administrator of the popular Facebook group "Old Milwaukee," he expanded this social media platform to share photos and tidbits from the past with thousands of Milwaukeeans. Through the group, the public has a convenient and accessible place to preserve memories through photographs and to appreciate the rich history of the Cream City.