What exactly is a "Ghost Sign" You ask? No, no, it isn't anything paranormal.
This is a Ghost Sign.
Sign Located at 123 Princess Street (South.) Source: Ghostsigns.ca Gallery |
Sign Location: 87 Princess Street (South.) Source: Ghostsigns.ca Gallery |
Conservation of Ghost Signs made headlines earlier this summer when Red River College covered the sign on the Union Bank Tower, now home to the College's Patterson GlobalFoods Institute.
The Royal Bank of Canada Sign on the Union Bank Tower. Now covered. |
The College says covering the sign was always part of their plan for the building when they bought it. They received a special permit from the city to allow them to cover the sign. The new sign was placed over the old one instead of painted on so that the old sign can be preserved. It's still there, just hidden from view.
Although it is unfortunate to see a piece of heritage covered up, there are still ~149 Ghost Signs in the Exchange District available for your appreciation.
And what better way to appreciate them then with a guided tour given by our city's own Ghost Sign Expert?
The Advertising Association of Winnipeg have been running guided walking tours in the summer months with Matt Cohen as the tour guide to educate Winnipeggers about these signs. For those who spend a lot of time in The Exchange District, the signs can easily become part of the background. For those who don't spend a lot of time in the Exchange, the signs likely aren't on their radar.
But every sign has a story, and you can discover them. Tours are 90 minutes in length, and begin at 3 pm. The cost is $20 per person. You have two more opportunities to take the tour: this Sunday August 14, and Sunday August 28.
The businesses behind these signs played crucial roles in shaping not only the Exchange District, but Winnipeg itself.
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Red River College begins covering the sign. The sign is now completely covered. Photo taken by Brent Bellamy |
And what better way to appreciate them then with a guided tour given by our city's own Ghost Sign Expert?
The Advertising Association of Winnipeg have been running guided walking tours in the summer months with Matt Cohen as the tour guide to educate Winnipeggers about these signs. For those who spend a lot of time in The Exchange District, the signs can easily become part of the background. For those who don't spend a lot of time in the Exchange, the signs likely aren't on their radar.
But every sign has a story, and you can discover them. Tours are 90 minutes in length, and begin at 3 pm. The cost is $20 per person. You have two more opportunities to take the tour: this Sunday August 14, and Sunday August 28.
The businesses behind these signs played crucial roles in shaping not only the Exchange District, but Winnipeg itself.
Buy tickets
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