Maybe these businesses advertised on the side of a building in the West 30s are still around, but I can’t find a record on any of them.
I’m glad the ad is still holding on against the elements. It’s a ghostly glimpse into New York’s business past.
Most of these firms are related to the printing business: photo engineering, paper suppliers, etc. Yet strangely, tucked in the middle is an ad for the U.S. Navy publicity bureau.
Tags: 1920s New York City businesses, Arrow Press, Beekman Paper & Card Co., faded ads in New York City, faded signs on buildings, Garment District businesses, Midtown businesses, Neumann Brothers, U.S. Navy Publicity Bureau, vintage signs in New York City
Ephemeral New York 
September 16, 2009 at 2:55 am |
Just returned from an amazing weekend in NYC; I am so glad you are recording these things. Can’t stop reading your site.
September 17, 2009 at 12:40 am |
There is a old WABC RADIO 77 sign that is still in very good condition on the side of a tenant building on 145th street and St.Nicolas avenue.
September 17, 2009 at 2:43 am |
Cool–I’ll have to head up there and check it out!
October 26, 2010 at 3:12 am |
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