October 24, 2003
Everywhere a Sign
Cory Doctorow posted a photo gallery of the signs of Denver and I thought, "We could do that in Pittsburgh." I know it's a bit of me-too-ism (that's when one city sees what another city has and says we've got to have that, too. Not that the need arises out of any bent or genius, only because of avarice. A particular case in point is the nation's burgeoning need for new sports stadiums), but I think we as Pittsburghers could put together a great collection of the signs around Pittsburgh.
I know the Lobster from Klein's Restaurant is now at the Heinz History Center, but many other signs just as worthy are at their original sites.
I'd like to have people send me photos of signs in Pittsburgh -- in digital form. Details forthcoming, but if you've got a not too big .jpg file (<640x480) you can send, please do so, add about fifty words explaining where the sign is located and why you took a photo of it. Most likely it would be a sign advertising a business, and most likely it would have text, but not necessarily. Quirky is good, but also not necessary. The general rule is "if you've got a photo, I'll post it." Then you can look at your your photos here.
Photographer: Mark Stroup
Date: October 24, 2003
Place: Tamello Way, East Liberty, Pittsburgh
Why this photo?: Charles Ung's was a Pittsburgh landmark. Before Pittsburghers got Pan-Asian and fusion and hints of lemon grass, they could go to Baum Blvd. for tea, and as the sign says, "Chop Suey." I also like the picture because it was taken on Tamello Way. Pittsburgh alleys have the best names.