Walking around Chelsea is a little like stepping into a way-back machine these days.
Recently, some vintage signs near Eighth Avenue have returned into view, serving as unexpected glimpses of this once not-so-hot neighborhood’s small-business past.
Now another emerges: the worn signage from a laundromat and dry cleaning shop on Ninth Avenue and 22nd Street.
Any guesses on how old these letters are? I detect a 1970s vibe.
Thanks to JS for sending ENY the pic!
Tags: 1970s New York signs, Chelsea in the 1970s, faded New York store signs, Laudromats in New York City, New York in the 1970s, Old signs in Chelsea, vintage New York store signs, Vintage store signs
Ephemeral New York 
August 22, 2013 at 12:36 am |
Today’s the 21st, not the 22nd! Oops. :-0
August 22, 2013 at 12:51 am |
Ah, but you don’t know where I’m posting this from–could be the 22nd already!
August 22, 2013 at 2:39 am |
Looks like the 1950’s maybe?
August 22, 2013 at 2:29 pm |
http://www.refinery29.com/static/bin/entry/6a4/x/21147/stuart-and-wright-fort-greene-nyc.jpg old laundromat converted to clothing shop!
August 22, 2013 at 5:29 pm |
Ooh, that’s a beauty of a sign. Very space age.
September 3, 2013 at 10:18 am |
I like this old sign.Looking forward to the more pictures like this.