Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Mystery Ghost Sign #WordlessWednesday

Ghost signs (signs of long ago businesses no longer in business that were painted on the sides of buildings back in the day) have always fascinated me. 

Here is one of them, on the edge of the Court Street historic district of Binghamton, New York.  The district consists of some 87 buildings, most of which were commercial buildings built between 1840 and 1939. 

It's sad to see history fade away like this.  I can't make out enough of this building to know what business it was advertising.  I know there is another ghost sign not far from this building, which is in much better condition.  Strangely, I didn't remember seeing this one until I saw it in late June of 2026.  

I wonder if that sign has something to do with storage.  Perhaps I'll never know.

Joining up with Sandee at Comedy Plus for her #WordlessWednesday. 

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12 comments:

  1. My GBGV LifeJuly 22, 2026 at 6:33 AM

    We love seeing the old buildings with those painted signs. As long as they can still be read they are wonderful but if they can't be, it is sad.

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  2. TomJuly 22, 2026 at 7:19 AM

    ...this looks like the remnants of a Mail Pouch Tobacco sign.
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  3. jabblogJuly 22, 2026 at 7:43 AM

    The wall-painted signs and names are disappearing fast. History is being swallowed up. It's sad, but I suppose we cannot preserve everything.

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  4. Nuria de EspinosaJuly 22, 2026 at 8:03 AM

    Si que es triste ver la soledad y deterioro de los edificios tras el paso del tiempo. Saludos desde Bitácora literaria

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  5. SandeeJuly 22, 2026 at 11:18 AM

    I wonder if there is a way to find out what was here. I would think so. The city should have this information. It would be fun to know the history.

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  6. an artist reflectsJuly 22, 2026 at 11:21 AM

    Great photos of the Vintage buildings and their signs ~ Hugs

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  7. Liz A.July 22, 2026 at 10:05 PM

    That does give a very old timey feel.

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  8. songbird's crazy worldJuly 22, 2026 at 10:42 PM

    Local history is fascinating

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  9. tz_gardenJuly 23, 2026 at 11:55 AM

    Oh what a cool old brick building, wouldn't it be fabulous to renovate?

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  10. Mary KirklandJuly 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM

    It is sad to see the state of the building at some time.

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  11. Linda's Relaxing LairJuly 23, 2026 at 5:41 PM

    I do like the old look!

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  12. Keith's RamblingsJuly 24, 2026 at 8:26 AM

    It must have looked great in its heyday!

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