Winnipeg Ghost Signs
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An archival collection of #Winnipeg #advertising and #ghostsigns. Buy the tour book today!
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Joined July 2017
RT @Ex_District_Wpg: Unearth the history of ghost signs in the Exchange District 👻. Matt Cohen, researcher and urban archeologist, shares h….
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This Saturday @ 8, come to the Exchange for the launch of Winnipeg's second permanent #lightcapsule by @craigwinslow at the corner of Rorie & McDermot.
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Check out the new #ghostsign window display at the @wpgarch office at 266 McDermot tonight for #firstfriday in @Ex_District_Wpg. 7-9 pm.
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Second tour added! Explore #winnipeg's #exchangedistrict next Saturday at noon. Only 30 spots available.
eventbrite.ca
Explore the fading wall ads in the Exchange District
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Explore the #Exchange on September 10 and learn about #Winnipeg's collection of #ghostsigns. $20 and comes with a free copy of the new @wpgarch book.
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Sad to see this #ghostsign go. Catch it while you can.
ghostsigns.ca
The north side of 52 Albert Street showcases a variety of ghost signs, most of which feature ads for textile and consumer good agents. These businesses include Leaper Agencies (representing Galt...
I get sad when I see our already too few ghost signs getting hacked up or painted over completely. Frustrating. #Winnipeg
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RT @ghostsigns: Out Now: Words on Walls (the Ghostsigns newsletter) #8. Featuring @better_letters @craigwinslow @f….
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RT @brent_bellamy: The layers of this Exchange District Ghost Sign peeled back and brought to life through projection is awesome. Done with….
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Missed the #lightcapsule launch for #stobartsign last night? Don't worry. It's here 'til the bulbs burn out. Huge shout out to @TravellingSign for the custom launch art. #winnipeg #ghostsign #signpainting
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RT @craigwinslow: Oh hey, I was on TV this morning with @fadingads talking with @NicoleDubeCTV about the first permanent Light Capsules ins….
ctvnews.ca
Old faded signs in some of Winnipeg's historic neighbourhoods will look brand new again, thanks to some technology and creativity.
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Behind the scenes getting ready for the @craigwinslow #stobartsign #ghostsign installation in March. See the results on Friday!
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This Friday, @craigwinslow launches a permanent ghost sign #LightCapsule overlooking #winnipeg's Old Market Square. Details coming to soon.
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#winnipeg's first permanent #ghostsign installation makes its official debut next Friday at Old Market Square. #tbt to the origins of the project with @craigwinslow.
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Spots are filling fast. Explore the #ExchangeDistrict on Sunday at 1 and learn about #Winnipeg's rich collection of #ghostsigns.
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Second tour added this Sunday at 1 p.m. Come explore the Exchange in search of #ghostsigns. The $25, 90-minute walking tour gets you a copy of the new guide book for free.
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Learn more about #Winnipeg's incredible collection of fading ads. While you're at it, go buy a copy of the new #ghostsign tour book from @wpgarch and see them yourself.
winnipegfreepress.com
Over the past decade, Matt Cohen, a Winnipeg advertising pro, has been searching for ghosts in the Exchange District. No, not those kinds of ghosts. Matt Cohen with a can of ham and lemon pol...
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