Old Signage
Unfinished History
As San Francisco undergoes endless gentrification and explosive growth of new office towers and business parks, occasionally the deconstruction process that removes old buildings reveals glimpses of fading signs of yesteryear. Here are a few snapshots taken during the early 21st century, ghosts of 20th century businesses long gone.
Tool and Die business on brick wall near First Street and Howard.
Photo: Chris Carlsson, 2007
Steam Shovel services on this downtown wall.
Photo: Chris Carlsson, 2007
Carnation Mush ad on Market near Franklin.
Photo: Chris Carlsson, 2013
Shoe Findings at SF Tool Co., Inc., Folsom Street north of 24th Street.
Photo: Chris Carlsson, 2007
Brannan and 7th Streets.
Photo: Chris Carlsson, 2015