Museum of the Street
  • Camilo José Vergara
  • Over Time
  • Origins, Africa
  • Religion
  • History & Identity
  • Portraits
  • Memorials
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Subways
  • Hair
  • Chain Link Fences
  • Rural Imagery
  • Food
  • Lettering & Signs
  • Neon Transformed
  • Dogs
  • Collections
  • Famous People
  • Socializing
  • Drugs, Guns, Violence
  • Known Artists
  • Municipal Art
  • Disappearing Art
  • Artists at Work

Museum of the Street

  • Camilo José Vergara/
  • Over Time/
  • Origins, Africa/
  • Religion/
  • History & Identity/
  • Portraits/
  • Memorials/
  • Motor Vehicles/
  • Subways/
  • Hair/
  • Chain Link Fences/
  • Rural Imagery/
  • Food/
  • Lettering & Signs/
  • Neon Transformed/
  • Dogs/
  • Collections/
  • Famous People/
  • Socializing/
  • Drugs, Guns, Violence/
  • Known Artists/
  • Municipal Art/
  • Disappearing Art/
  • Artists at Work/
 7301 S. Broadaway, LA, 1997

Museum of the Street

Religious visions, public memorials, political effigies, historical tableaux and commercial signage found in the Black and Latinx neighborhoods of America

Lettering & Signs Gallery 2

Museum of the Street

  • Camilo José Vergara/
  • Over Time/
  • Origins, Africa/
  • Religion/
  • History & Identity/
  • Portraits/
  • Memorials/
  • Motor Vehicles/
  • Subways/
  • Hair/
  • Chain Link Fences/
  • Rural Imagery/
  • Food/
  • Lettering & Signs/
  • Neon Transformed/
  • Dogs/
  • Collections/
  • Famous People/
  • Socializing/
  • Drugs, Guns, Violence/
  • Known Artists/
  • Municipal Art/
  • Disappearing Art/
  • Artists at Work/
 7301 S. Broadaway, LA, 1997

7301 S. Broadaway, LA, 1997

 7301 S. Broadway, LA, 2007

7301 S. Broadway, LA, 2007

 7301 S. Broadaway, LA, 2011

7301 S. Broadaway, LA, 2011

 7301 S. Broadway, LA, 2013

7301 S. Broadway, LA, 2013

 7301 S. Broadway, LA, 2015

7301 S. Broadway, LA, 2015

 7301 S. Broadaway, LA, 2019

7301 S. Broadaway, LA, 2019

 460 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1997.

460 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1997.

 Black Lives Matter, 8:46 is a reference to George Floyd's murder by being unable to breath for 9 minutes. 3650 Mack Ave., Detroit, July 3, 2021.

Black Lives Matter, 8:46 is a reference to George Floyd's murder by being unable to breath for 9 minutes. 3650 Mack Ave., Detroit, July 3, 2021.

 The sign means Wang, a family name in Chinese, Alley, West of Stanford, S. of 20th St., L. A., 2002

The sign means Wang, a family name in Chinese, Alley, West of Stanford, S. of 20th St., L. A., 2002

 Drive throu Testing, Rite Aid, 7th Mile Rd. at Wyoming, Detroit, July 1, 2021.

Drive throu Testing, Rite Aid, 7th Mile Rd. at Wyoming, Detroit, July 1, 2021.

 Sign, St, Francis MBC, West Warren at Wetherby, Detroit, July 4, 2021.

Sign, St, Francis MBC, West Warren at Wetherby, Detroit, July 4, 2021.

 Free food for children, a State of Michigan funded program of the Detroit Public Schools, Warren Street East at Ashland, July 2, 2021.

Free food for children, a State of Michigan funded program of the Detroit Public Schools, Warren Street East at Ashland, July 2, 2021.

 Second and Highland, Highland Park, MI, July 5, 2021.

Second and Highland, Highland Park, MI, July 5, 2021.

 "Lots" of Knowledge, know your history, Eason and Hamilton, Highland Park, MI, July 4, 2021.

"Lots" of Knowledge, know your history, Eason and Hamilton, Highland Park, MI, July 4, 2021.

 Fantasy Beauty Salon, Bell Ave. at Nadeau Ave., LA county, 1997

Fantasy Beauty Salon, Bell Ave. at Nadeau Ave., LA county, 1997

 Megan's Party Supplies, 1867 97th St., Los Angeles, 2008 .tif

Megan's Party Supplies, 1867 97th St., Los Angeles, 2008 .tif

 Tag, Former Troy Auto Parts, East Seven Mile Rd., at Kampa St., Detroit, December 19, 2021.

Tag, Former Troy Auto Parts, East Seven Mile Rd., at Kampa St., Detroit, December 19, 2021.

 Native American cranking a vintage car, John R. at East Montana Streets, Detroit.

Native American cranking a vintage car, John R. at East Montana Streets, Detroit.

 Vaccination billboard, 28th St. at  West Warren Ave., Detroit, December 20, 2021.

Vaccination billboard, 28th St. at West Warren Ave., Detroit, December 20, 2021.

 Get Vaccinated billboard, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chalmers and Promenade, Detroit, June 18, 2022. Chalmers and Promenade, Detroit, June 18, 2022.

Get Vaccinated billboard, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chalmers and Promenade, Detroit, June 18, 2022. Chalmers and Promenade, Detroit, June 18, 2022.

 Hats Galore and More, 10061 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, June 19, 2022.

Hats Galore and More, 10061 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, June 19, 2022.

 George Washington Carver by Sintex, 15885 Woodward Ave., Detroit, June 19, 2022.

George Washington Carver by Sintex, 15885 Woodward Ave., Detroit, June 19, 2022.

 Tag on the facade of former Mr. Seas fish restaurant, 12500 East Warren, Detroit, June 20, 2022.

Tag on the facade of former Mr. Seas fish restaurant, 12500 East Warren, Detroit, June 20, 2022.

 SS Columbia, one of two Bob Lo boats that ferry people to Bob Lo Island, Dequindre and Victor streets, Detroit, June 21, 2022.

SS Columbia, one of two Bob Lo boats that ferry people to Bob Lo Island, Dequindre and Victor streets, Detroit, June 21, 2022.

 Banner, Joy Preparatory Academy, 15055 Dexter Ave., Detroit, June 20, 2022.

Banner, Joy Preparatory Academy, 15055 Dexter Ave., Detroit, June 20, 2022.

 Hair straighteners and cancer. 2535 Michigan Ave. Detroit, December 6, 2022.

Hair straighteners and cancer. 2535 Michigan Ave. Detroit, December 6, 2022.

 10th Street and Naomi St., Los Angeles, February 16, 2023.

10th Street and Naomi St., Los Angeles, February 16, 2023.

 Masked face, Austin Peoples Action Center, 5139 West Lake St., Chicago, August 10, 2022.

Masked face, Austin Peoples Action Center, 5139 West Lake St., Chicago, August 10, 2022.

 "Keep Your COVID-19 Vaccines Up To Date," Maywood St. and Van Dyke, Detroit, December 7, 2022.

"Keep Your COVID-19 Vaccines Up To Date," Maywood St. and Van Dyke, Detroit, December 7, 2022.

 Sign, 4232 Joy Rd., Detroit, December 11, 2022.

Sign, 4232 Joy Rd., Detroit, December 11, 2022.

 913 S. Booadway, L. A., 1997.tif

913 S. Booadway, L. A., 1997.tif

2-Tacos Mexico, 913 S. Broadway, LA, 2012_.jpeg
 West Side High School, South Orange Avenue, Newark, May 9, 2020

West Side High School, South Orange Avenue, Newark, May 9, 2020

 Avalon Tools, 4514 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, 2001

Avalon Tools, 4514 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, 2001

 Bus Stop, Cuscatecla Bakery, 1556 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, February 15, 2023.

Bus Stop, Cuscatecla Bakery, 1556 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, February 15, 2023.

 Newark, LOVE, inspiration, 93 West Market St., Newark, November 17, 2022.

Newark, LOVE, inspiration, 93 West Market St., Newark, November 17, 2022.

 Sign warning NYC firefighters to wear masks when entering this liqourstore. Discount Liqours, 1045 E. 163rd St., Bronx, June 15, 2020

Sign warning NYC firefighters to wear masks when entering this liqourstore. Discount Liqours, 1045 E. 163rd St., Bronx, June 15, 2020

 Recovery Starts with Us, 508 West 126th St., Harlem, September 9, 2022.

Recovery Starts with Us, 508 West 126th St., Harlem, September 9, 2022.

 2331 Cecil B. Moore Ave., Philadelphia, 2015

2331 Cecil B. Moore Ave., Philadelphia, 2015

 NY Yankees poster, East 149th and Gerard Ave. Bronx, September 21, 2022.

NY Yankees poster, East 149th and Gerard Ave. Bronx, September 21, 2022.

 Graffiti asking for better pay for MTA workers, Myrtle Avenue Subway Station, Brooklyn, April 22, 2020

Graffiti asking for better pay for MTA workers, Myrtle Avenue Subway Station, Brooklyn, April 22, 2020

 Pawn Shop, Southern Blvd. by Aldus St., Bronx, May 2, 2020.

Pawn Shop, Southern Blvd. by Aldus St., Bronx, May 2, 2020.

 Sweet Mama Soul Food Restaurant, 689 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, April 17, 2020

Sweet Mama Soul Food Restaurant, 689 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, April 17, 2020

 Door sign, Royal Chicken Biscuit, 181 East Market St., Newark, April 16, 2020.

Door sign, Royal Chicken Biscuit, 181 East Market St., Newark, April 16, 2020.

 Mr. Tech Variedades, 40-03 103rd St., Corona, Queens, March 22, 2020

Mr. Tech Variedades, 40-03 103rd St., Corona, Queens, March 22, 2020

 Ali Trinidad Roti Shop, 1267 Fulton St., Brooklyn, March 20, 2020

Ali Trinidad Roti Shop, 1267 Fulton St., Brooklyn, March 20, 2020

 1300 Via Portola, Boyle Heights, LA, 2000

1300 Via Portola, Boyle Heights, LA, 2000

 Where Learning Takes You to New Horizons, 6014 Racine Ave., Chicago, 2011..tif

Where Learning Takes You to New Horizons, 6014 Racine Ave., Chicago, 2011..tif

 Department of Social Services, 3rd Ave. at 126th St., Harlem, 1996

Department of Social Services, 3rd Ave. at 126th St., Harlem, 1996

 3673 South State St., Chicago, 1987.

3673 South State St., Chicago, 1987.

 11318 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles

11318 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles

 "Woodhull Heals," Mural by NYC health and Hospitals Community Murals, Woodhull Hospital, Fulton St. and Broadway, Brooklyn, August 21, 2022.

"Woodhull Heals," Mural by NYC health and Hospitals Community Murals, Woodhull Hospital, Fulton St. and Broadway, Brooklyn, August 21, 2022.

 Mighty Gun Social Club, Members Only, 3525 West Lake, Chicago, 1990 .tif

Mighty Gun Social Club, Members Only, 3525 West Lake, Chicago, 1990 .tif

 Bone Enterprises, Milford at Scotten St. Detroit, 2007  .tif

Bone Enterprises, Milford at Scotten St. Detroit, 2007 .tif

 1448 Third St., Oakland, 2017

1448 Third St., Oakland, 2017

 Tatoo studio skull painted in 2019 . Today this morbid graphic expresses  the dreaded pandemic, 1011 Broadway, Brooklyn, May 21, 2020

Tatoo studio skull painted in 2019 . Today this morbid graphic expresses the dreaded pandemic, 1011 Broadway, Brooklyn, May 21, 2020

 Ole Dad Liquor, 1462 Grande Vista, Los Angeles, 2006 .tif

Ole Dad Liquor, 1462 Grande Vista, Los Angeles, 2006 .tif

 Roberto Hand Trucks, 521 Stanford Ave., Skid Row, Los Angeles, 2006. .tif

Roberto Hand Trucks, 521 Stanford Ave., Skid Row, Los Angeles, 2006. .tif

 E and M Cadillac Style Party Store with Diego Rivera-influenced assembly line mural with a memorial to closed auto plants. Scotten Street at Toledo Street, Detroit, 2001

E and M Cadillac Style Party Store with Diego Rivera-influenced assembly line mural with a memorial to closed auto plants. Scotten Street at Toledo Street, Detroit, 2001

 In 2004, Carl Kamulski, a local artist, felt that “Detroit could use some angels.” Kamulski sponsored this public art installation.  Also on the wall is a City of Detroit anti-arson warning sign. West Jefferson at Cary, Detroit 2008

In 2004, Carl Kamulski, a local artist, felt that “Detroit could use some angels.” Kamulski sponsored this public art installation. Also on the wall is a City of Detroit anti-arson warning sign. West Jefferson at Cary, Detroit 2008

 823-825.West 82nd. St., L. A., May 1997 tif

823-825.West 82nd. St., L. A., May 1997 tif

 Gumball machines, Barbara St. at Burgess, Detroit, 2017

Gumball machines, Barbara St. at Burgess, Detroit, 2017

 Bus stop, 2626 Colorado Blvd., Eaglerock, Los Angeles, 2018

Bus stop, 2626 Colorado Blvd., Eaglerock, Los Angeles, 2018

 Griswold St., Capitol Park, Detroit, 2014

Griswold St., Capitol Park, Detroit, 2014

 Sign, Farmacia, 85-07 Roosevelt Ave., Queens, July 24, 2020.

Sign, Farmacia, 85-07 Roosevelt Ave., Queens, July 24, 2020.

 Gagliostro, Peruvian curandero, 7155 S. Alvarado, Los Angeles, 2003 ..tif

Gagliostro, Peruvian curandero, 7155 S. Alvarado, Los Angeles, 2003 ..tif

 Check Cashing Place announcing a reduced rate for cashing stimulous checks.  473 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, April 17, 2020.

Check Cashing Place announcing a reduced rate for cashing stimulous checks. 473 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, April 17, 2020.

 Chesley Ave. by Rumrill Blvd, Richmond, 2007

Chesley Ave. by Rumrill Blvd, Richmond, 2007

 Angry Crowned head, Flushing Ave. west of Broadway, Brooklyn, September 9, 2020.

Angry Crowned head, Flushing Ave. west of Broadway, Brooklyn, September 9, 2020.

 Myrtle Ave. and Broadway, Brooklyn, September 9, 2021.

Myrtle Ave. and Broadway, Brooklyn, September 9, 2021.

 Elmo's Tombstone Service, "Be 4 You Go See Elmo." 6023 S. State st., Chicago, August 12,  2022.

Elmo's Tombstone Service, "Be 4 You Go See Elmo." 6023 S. State st., Chicago, August 12, 2022.

 Skid Row, 628 S. Stanford Ave., LA, 2003

Skid Row, 628 S. Stanford Ave., LA, 2003

 St. Aubin at Lafayette, Detroit, 2009

St. Aubin at Lafayette, Detroit, 2009

 Sadie's "1" Stop Party Store. East Warren Avenue by Cooper Street, Detroit, 1994

Sadie's "1" Stop Party Store. East Warren Avenue by Cooper Street, Detroit, 1994

 Plaza Liquor Shoppe, the most distinctive party store in Detroit. 4101 Third Ave, corner of Alexandrine, Detroit, 1994

Plaza Liquor Shoppe, the most distinctive party store in Detroit. 4101 Third Ave, corner of Alexandrine, Detroit, 1994

 Union Latina Market, Laurel Canyon at Van Nuys, Pacoima, LA, 1997.

Union Latina Market, Laurel Canyon at Van Nuys, Pacoima, LA, 1997.

 Painting by F. Manzo, El Terruño Restaurant, 8434 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA., 1999. According to the restaurant owner. "the painting symbolizes survival."

Painting by F. Manzo, El Terruño Restaurant, 8434 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA., 1999. According to the restaurant owner. "the painting symbolizes survival."

 Grafitti at Former Hollingshead Chemical, 16th St. at Admiral Wilson Blvd., Camden, 2004

Grafitti at Former Hollingshead Chemical, 16th St. at Admiral Wilson Blvd., Camden, 2004

 Fortune teller, Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn 1970

Fortune teller, Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn 1970

 View east along West Florence from S.Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, 2002.

View east along West Florence from S.Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, 2002.

 SE corner of East 149th St. at Third Ave., Bronx, 2018

SE corner of East 149th St. at Third Ave., Bronx, 2018

 kindle's Do-nuts, Century Bl. and Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, February 15, 2023

kindle's Do-nuts, Century Bl. and Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, February 15, 2023

 Former second hand appliance store, 1121 Broadway, Brooklyn, August 24, 2020.

Former second hand appliance store, 1121 Broadway, Brooklyn, August 24, 2020.

 Marquee Sign, West Side High School.  403 South Orange Ave., Newark, September 30, 2020.

Marquee Sign, West Side High School. 403 South Orange Ave., Newark, September 30, 2020.

 School Schedule, Sign, P. S. 18, 502 Morris Ave., ronx, December 7, 2020.

School Schedule, Sign, P. S. 18, 502 Morris Ave., ronx, December 7, 2020.

 George V. Brower School. St. Marks Ave. at Kingston Ave., Brooklyn, January 8, 2021.

George V. Brower School. St. Marks Ave. at Kingston Ave., Brooklyn, January 8, 2021.

 Avon Avenue Elementary School, 219 Avon Ave., Newark, January 14, 2022.

Avon Avenue Elementary School, 219 Avon Ave., Newark, January 14, 2022.

 Sign, Juicy King Crab Express, 394 Broadway, Brooklyn, May 19, 2022.

Sign, Juicy King Crab Express, 394 Broadway, Brooklyn, May 19, 2022.

 Sign, Prima Donna Ecuadorian Reataurant, Roosevelt Ave. and Elmhurst Ave., Queens, April 9, 2023.

Sign, Prima Donna Ecuadorian Reataurant, Roosevelt Ave. and Elmhurst Ave., Queens, April 9, 2023.

 Myrtle Ave. at Cedar St, Brooklyn, November 25, 2022.

Myrtle Ave. at Cedar St, Brooklyn, November 25, 2022.

 Deli Los Tigres del Bronx, 626 Melrose Ave., Bronx, March 27, 2023.

Deli Los Tigres del Bronx, 626 Melrose Ave., Bronx, March 27, 2023.

 Washington Heights Events Space, art by Snoeman, Broadway at West 172nd Street, SEptember 27, 2022.

Washington Heights Events Space, art by Snoeman, Broadway at West 172nd Street, SEptember 27, 2022.

 Empire Deli, 511 East 138th St., Bronx, March 21, 2023.

Empire Deli, 511 East 138th St., Bronx, March 21, 2023.

 Sign encouraging visitors to wear a mask, St. Paul's Cathedral, London, November 7, 2022.

Sign encouraging visitors to wear a mask, St. Paul's Cathedral, London, November 7, 2022.

 Crowned tag exhaling droplets, Montauk Deli, 2552 Pitkin Ave., East New York, Brooklyn, April 22, 2022.

Crowned tag exhaling droplets, Montauk Deli, 2552 Pitkin Ave., East New York, Brooklyn, April 22, 2022.

 Masked cat's head. Walton Ave. and E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, April 20, 2023.

Masked cat's head. Walton Ave. and E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, April 20, 2023.

 Liquor store, 741 E. Tremont Ave. Bronx, May 9, 2023.

Liquor store, 741 E. Tremont Ave. Bronx, May 9, 2023.

 Food truck sign Antojitos Mexicanos, 48-07 National ST., Queens, May, 29, 2023.

Food truck sign Antojitos Mexicanos, 48-07 National ST., Queens, May, 29, 2023.

 Window sticker, Onyx Nail Design, Lounge, 309 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, April 20, 2023.

Window sticker, Onyx Nail Design, Lounge, 309 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, April 20, 2023.

 Grafitti, Nostrand Ave. Subway Station, Fulton St., Brooklyn, May 11, 2023.

Grafitti, Nostrand Ave. Subway Station, Fulton St., Brooklyn, May 11, 2023.

 Sign, El Morro Grocery, 1048 Westchester Ave., Bronx, 2018

Sign, El Morro Grocery, 1048 Westchester Ave., Bronx, 2018

 Rosedale and Westfield Aves. Camden, 2005

Rosedale and Westfield Aves. Camden, 2005

 Union Latina Market, Laurel Canyon at Van Nuys, Pacoima, LA, 1997.

Union Latina Market, Laurel Canyon at Van Nuys, Pacoima, LA, 1997.

 Rinconcito Guatemalteco, 501 N. Western Ave., LA, 2007.

Rinconcito Guatemalteco, 501 N. Western Ave., LA, 2007.

 St. Nicholas & 178th Street, Manhattan, 2004

St. Nicholas & 178th Street, Manhattan, 2004

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 Detail of the entrance door to P, S, 159, 2781 Pitkin Ave. Brooklyn, first day of school, September 17, 2020

Detail of the entrance door to P, S, 159, 2781 Pitkin Ave. Brooklyn, first day of school, September 17, 2020

 271 West 126th St. Harlem, November 14, 2020.

271 West 126th St. Harlem, November 14, 2020.

 Flushing Ave. east of Broadway, Brooklyn, July 27, 2020.

Flushing Ave. east of Broadway, Brooklyn, July 27, 2020.

 MacArthur Blvd. and 77th Ave., Oakland, July 14, 2023

MacArthur Blvd. and 77th Ave., Oakland, July 14, 2023

 "Soy Pobre y Que," MacArthur Blvd. and 77th Ave., Oakland, July 15, 2023

"Soy Pobre y Que," MacArthur Blvd. and 77th Ave., Oakland, July 15, 2023

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 7301 S. Broadaway, LA, 1997
 7301 S. Broadway, LA, 2007
 7301 S. Broadaway, LA, 2011
 7301 S. Broadway, LA, 2013
 7301 S. Broadway, LA, 2015
 7301 S. Broadaway, LA, 2019
 460 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1997.
 Black Lives Matter, 8:46 is a reference to George Floyd's murder by being unable to breath for 9 minutes. 3650 Mack Ave., Detroit, July 3, 2021.
 The sign means Wang, a family name in Chinese, Alley, West of Stanford, S. of 20th St., L. A., 2002
 Drive throu Testing, Rite Aid, 7th Mile Rd. at Wyoming, Detroit, July 1, 2021.
 Sign, St, Francis MBC, West Warren at Wetherby, Detroit, July 4, 2021.
 Free food for children, a State of Michigan funded program of the Detroit Public Schools, Warren Street East at Ashland, July 2, 2021.
 Second and Highland, Highland Park, MI, July 5, 2021.
 "Lots" of Knowledge, know your history, Eason and Hamilton, Highland Park, MI, July 4, 2021.
 Fantasy Beauty Salon, Bell Ave. at Nadeau Ave., LA county, 1997
 Megan's Party Supplies, 1867 97th St., Los Angeles, 2008 .tif
 Tag, Former Troy Auto Parts, East Seven Mile Rd., at Kampa St., Detroit, December 19, 2021.
 Native American cranking a vintage car, John R. at East Montana Streets, Detroit.
 Vaccination billboard, 28th St. at  West Warren Ave., Detroit, December 20, 2021.
 Get Vaccinated billboard, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chalmers and Promenade, Detroit, June 18, 2022. Chalmers and Promenade, Detroit, June 18, 2022.
 Hats Galore and More, 10061 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, June 19, 2022.
 George Washington Carver by Sintex, 15885 Woodward Ave., Detroit, June 19, 2022.
 Tag on the facade of former Mr. Seas fish restaurant, 12500 East Warren, Detroit, June 20, 2022.
 SS Columbia, one of two Bob Lo boats that ferry people to Bob Lo Island, Dequindre and Victor streets, Detroit, June 21, 2022.
 Banner, Joy Preparatory Academy, 15055 Dexter Ave., Detroit, June 20, 2022.
 Hair straighteners and cancer. 2535 Michigan Ave. Detroit, December 6, 2022.
 10th Street and Naomi St., Los Angeles, February 16, 2023.
 Masked face, Austin Peoples Action Center, 5139 West Lake St., Chicago, August 10, 2022.
 "Keep Your COVID-19 Vaccines Up To Date," Maywood St. and Van Dyke, Detroit, December 7, 2022.
 Sign, 4232 Joy Rd., Detroit, December 11, 2022.
 913 S. Booadway, L. A., 1997.tif
2-Tacos Mexico, 913 S. Broadway, LA, 2012_.jpeg
 West Side High School, South Orange Avenue, Newark, May 9, 2020
 Avalon Tools, 4514 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, 2001
 Bus Stop, Cuscatecla Bakery, 1556 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, February 15, 2023.
 Newark, LOVE, inspiration, 93 West Market St., Newark, November 17, 2022.
 Sign warning NYC firefighters to wear masks when entering this liqourstore. Discount Liqours, 1045 E. 163rd St., Bronx, June 15, 2020
 Recovery Starts with Us, 508 West 126th St., Harlem, September 9, 2022.
 2331 Cecil B. Moore Ave., Philadelphia, 2015
 NY Yankees poster, East 149th and Gerard Ave. Bronx, September 21, 2022.
 Graffiti asking for better pay for MTA workers, Myrtle Avenue Subway Station, Brooklyn, April 22, 2020
 Pawn Shop, Southern Blvd. by Aldus St., Bronx, May 2, 2020.
 Sweet Mama Soul Food Restaurant, 689 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, April 17, 2020
 Door sign, Royal Chicken Biscuit, 181 East Market St., Newark, April 16, 2020.
 Mr. Tech Variedades, 40-03 103rd St., Corona, Queens, March 22, 2020
 Ali Trinidad Roti Shop, 1267 Fulton St., Brooklyn, March 20, 2020
 1300 Via Portola, Boyle Heights, LA, 2000
 Where Learning Takes You to New Horizons, 6014 Racine Ave., Chicago, 2011..tif
 Department of Social Services, 3rd Ave. at 126th St., Harlem, 1996
 3673 South State St., Chicago, 1987.
 11318 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles
 "Woodhull Heals," Mural by NYC health and Hospitals Community Murals, Woodhull Hospital, Fulton St. and Broadway, Brooklyn, August 21, 2022.
 Mighty Gun Social Club, Members Only, 3525 West Lake, Chicago, 1990 .tif
 Bone Enterprises, Milford at Scotten St. Detroit, 2007  .tif
 1448 Third St., Oakland, 2017
 Tatoo studio skull painted in 2019 . Today this morbid graphic expresses  the dreaded pandemic, 1011 Broadway, Brooklyn, May 21, 2020
 Ole Dad Liquor, 1462 Grande Vista, Los Angeles, 2006 .tif
 Roberto Hand Trucks, 521 Stanford Ave., Skid Row, Los Angeles, 2006. .tif
 E and M Cadillac Style Party Store with Diego Rivera-influenced assembly line mural with a memorial to closed auto plants. Scotten Street at Toledo Street, Detroit, 2001
 In 2004, Carl Kamulski, a local artist, felt that “Detroit could use some angels.” Kamulski sponsored this public art installation.  Also on the wall is a City of Detroit anti-arson warning sign. West Jefferson at Cary, Detroit 2008
 823-825.West 82nd. St., L. A., May 1997 tif
 Gumball machines, Barbara St. at Burgess, Detroit, 2017
 Bus stop, 2626 Colorado Blvd., Eaglerock, Los Angeles, 2018
 Griswold St., Capitol Park, Detroit, 2014
 Sign, Farmacia, 85-07 Roosevelt Ave., Queens, July 24, 2020.
 Gagliostro, Peruvian curandero, 7155 S. Alvarado, Los Angeles, 2003 ..tif
 Check Cashing Place announcing a reduced rate for cashing stimulous checks.  473 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, April 17, 2020.
 Chesley Ave. by Rumrill Blvd, Richmond, 2007
 Angry Crowned head, Flushing Ave. west of Broadway, Brooklyn, September 9, 2020.
 Myrtle Ave. and Broadway, Brooklyn, September 9, 2021.
 Elmo's Tombstone Service, "Be 4 You Go See Elmo." 6023 S. State st., Chicago, August 12,  2022.
 Skid Row, 628 S. Stanford Ave., LA, 2003
 St. Aubin at Lafayette, Detroit, 2009
 Sadie's "1" Stop Party Store. East Warren Avenue by Cooper Street, Detroit, 1994
 Plaza Liquor Shoppe, the most distinctive party store in Detroit. 4101 Third Ave, corner of Alexandrine, Detroit, 1994
 Union Latina Market, Laurel Canyon at Van Nuys, Pacoima, LA, 1997.
 Painting by F. Manzo, El Terruño Restaurant, 8434 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA., 1999. According to the restaurant owner. "the painting symbolizes survival."
 Grafitti at Former Hollingshead Chemical, 16th St. at Admiral Wilson Blvd., Camden, 2004
 Fortune teller, Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn 1970
 View east along West Florence from S.Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, 2002.
 SE corner of East 149th St. at Third Ave., Bronx, 2018
 kindle's Do-nuts, Century Bl. and Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, February 15, 2023
 Former second hand appliance store, 1121 Broadway, Brooklyn, August 24, 2020.
 Marquee Sign, West Side High School.  403 South Orange Ave., Newark, September 30, 2020.
 School Schedule, Sign, P. S. 18, 502 Morris Ave., ronx, December 7, 2020.
 George V. Brower School. St. Marks Ave. at Kingston Ave., Brooklyn, January 8, 2021.
 Avon Avenue Elementary School, 219 Avon Ave., Newark, January 14, 2022.
 Sign, Juicy King Crab Express, 394 Broadway, Brooklyn, May 19, 2022.
 Sign, Prima Donna Ecuadorian Reataurant, Roosevelt Ave. and Elmhurst Ave., Queens, April 9, 2023.
 Myrtle Ave. at Cedar St, Brooklyn, November 25, 2022.
 Deli Los Tigres del Bronx, 626 Melrose Ave., Bronx, March 27, 2023.
 Washington Heights Events Space, art by Snoeman, Broadway at West 172nd Street, SEptember 27, 2022.
 Empire Deli, 511 East 138th St., Bronx, March 21, 2023.
 Sign encouraging visitors to wear a mask, St. Paul's Cathedral, London, November 7, 2022.
 Crowned tag exhaling droplets, Montauk Deli, 2552 Pitkin Ave., East New York, Brooklyn, April 22, 2022.
 Masked cat's head. Walton Ave. and E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, April 20, 2023.
 Liquor store, 741 E. Tremont Ave. Bronx, May 9, 2023.
 Food truck sign Antojitos Mexicanos, 48-07 National ST., Queens, May, 29, 2023.
 Window sticker, Onyx Nail Design, Lounge, 309 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, April 20, 2023.
 Grafitti, Nostrand Ave. Subway Station, Fulton St., Brooklyn, May 11, 2023.
 Sign, El Morro Grocery, 1048 Westchester Ave., Bronx, 2018
 Rosedale and Westfield Aves. Camden, 2005
 Union Latina Market, Laurel Canyon at Van Nuys, Pacoima, LA, 1997.
 Rinconcito Guatemalteco, 501 N. Western Ave., LA, 2007.
 St. Nicholas & 178th Street, Manhattan, 2004
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 Detail of the entrance door to P, S, 159, 2781 Pitkin Ave. Brooklyn, first day of school, September 17, 2020
 271 West 126th St. Harlem, November 14, 2020.
 Flushing Ave. east of Broadway, Brooklyn, July 27, 2020.
 MacArthur Blvd. and 77th Ave., Oakland, July 14, 2023
 "Soy Pobre y Que," MacArthur Blvd. and 77th Ave., Oakland, July 15, 2023
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  • Over Time/
  • Origins, Africa/
  • Religion/
  • History & Identity/
  • Portraits/
  • Memorials/
  • Motor Vehicles/
  • Subways/
  • Hair/
  • Chain Link Fences/
  • Rural Imagery/
  • Food/
  • Lettering & Signs/
  • Neon Transformed/
  • Dogs/
  • Collections/
  • Famous People/
  • Socializing/
  • Drugs, Guns, Violence/
  • Known Artists/
  • Municipal Art/
  • Disappearing Art/
  • Artists at Work/

Museum of the Street

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