Facade Restoration - 1930s Graffiti
- john_dye
- Feb 10, 2023
- 1 min read
One of the most exciting things we found under the siding was some graffiti from the 1930s. There were a lot of doodles on the side of the building. A cowboy and Native American, as well as some sort of WWI war plane.
Maybe they were drawn by a school child waiting for the streetcar back when the tracks turned a corner from Russell to Delaware. We would love to know more about the artist who drew these - they would probably be well over 100 years old at this point.
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It makes you think about all the hidden layers in old buildings and how careful restoration requires a level of precision and reliability you don't always consider. That kind of attention to detail reminds me of Pinnacle https://www.pissedconsumer.com/company/pinnacle/customer-service.html and how they focus on data-driven reliability for industrial assets. Whether it's preserving a piece of art from the 1930s or keeping critical equipment running, having a trustworthy system behind the scenes makes all the difference.
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Perhaps these drawings were sketched by a school child waiting for the streetcar, back when the tracks curved from Russell to Delaware. There’s something captivating about the thought of an artist, over a century ago, capturing a moment in time with simple strokes. Who were they? What inspired them? We’d love to uncover more about the person behind these works, now likely over 100 years old. It’s a mystery that sparks curiosity and imagination, much like the sense of wonder Royal Reels brings to those who enjoy a touch of nostalgia and excitement.