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/
 Milford at Scotten, Detroit 2007

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 1

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/
 Milford at Scotten, Detroit 2007

Milford at Scotten, Detroit 2007

 Shoe Repair, S. San Pedro St. at 32nd., LA, 1999

Shoe Repair, S. San Pedro St. at 32nd., LA, 1999

 Gold Star Shoe Repair and Hat Cleaner, Broadway by Kaighns Ave., 2004

Gold Star Shoe Repair and Hat Cleaner, Broadway by Kaighns Ave., 2004

 Image NE corner of E. 85th St. and S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, 1997

Image NE corner of E. 85th St. and S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, 1997

 Fabian's sign on his truck, Imperial Highway at S. Normandie Ave., LA, 1997

Fabian's sign on his truck, Imperial Highway at S. Normandie Ave., LA, 1997

 Broadway between 5th and 6th, Gary, 2000

Broadway between 5th and 6th, Gary, 2000

 Sign, Carandolet S. of 7th St., Los Angeles, 1997.

Sign, Carandolet S. of 7th St., Los Angeles, 1997.

 Cicero Ave. and Washington Bl., Chicago, 1983

Cicero Ave. and Washington Bl., Chicago, 1983

 E. 108th St., east of S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1996.

E. 108th St., east of S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1996.

 Dress code, Blackstone Lounge, 224 East 16th St., Gary, 2002.

Dress code, Blackstone Lounge, 224 East 16th St., Gary, 2002.

 Hats Galore and More, 10061 Gratiot, 2013

Hats Galore and More, 10061 Gratiot, 2013

 Hats Galore & More, by Goodin Brothers The owner, Bob, said that the painting had been there 23 years.   He called them classic hats. Luciano Pavarotti bought a $150 hat from him; Bob showed me a newspaper clipping of Pavarotti trying a Panama hat i

Hats Galore & More, by Goodin Brothers The owner, Bob, said that the painting had been there 23 years. He called them classic hats. Luciano Pavarotti bought a $150 hat from him; Bob showed me a newspaper clipping of Pavarotti trying a Panama hat in his store. The ghetto outside the store doesn't bother him. "The store is not ghetto," Bob says. The store sign is reminiscent of the paintings of cakes, toys, and other common objects by the American artist Wayne Thiebaud.10061 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, 2001.

 Louis Shoe Shine, 1239 West Florence Ave., Los Angeles, 1996.

Louis Shoe Shine, 1239 West Florence Ave., Los Angeles, 1996.

 1239 Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, 2013

1239 Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, 2013

 E Z Bargain, Fairmount at Lancaster, Philadelphia, 2004

E Z Bargain, Fairmount at Lancaster, Philadelphia, 2004

 Hayes Shoeshine, W. Slausson at S. Victoria, LA, 1997

Hayes Shoeshine, W. Slausson at S. Victoria, LA, 1997

 South Chicago Avenue at 67th St., Chicago, 1999, by Donnie Carter

South Chicago Avenue at 67th St., Chicago, 1999, by Donnie Carter

 Kensigton Exterminating, Kensington Ave. at Venango St. Phila., 2005

Kensigton Exterminating, Kensington Ave. at Venango St. Phila., 2005

 Blair's Coin Laundromat, 7324 Vincennes Ave., Chicago, 2014

Blair's Coin Laundromat, 7324 Vincennes Ave., Chicago, 2014

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 Singleton Cleaners, 3475 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, 2008

Singleton Cleaners, 3475 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, 2008

 “Decayed Dentures,” Customized Dental Laboratory, 2919 Mack Avenue, Detroit, 2007.  The artist Bird commented "when they were first painted they looked good."

“Decayed Dentures,” Customized Dental Laboratory, 2919 Mack Avenue, Detroit, 2007. The artist Bird commented "when they were first painted they looked good."

 Infants and Toddlers Children, 8910 S. Vermont Ave., LA, 1996

Infants and Toddlers Children, 8910 S. Vermont Ave., LA, 1996

 Dean St at Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, 2000

Dean St at Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, 2000

 4901 Hooper Ave., LA

4901 Hooper Ave., LA

 Black Cinderella, Antoine’s Little Angels, Pre-School, 11111 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, 2019, by Cheerio

Black Cinderella, Antoine’s Little Angels, Pre-School, 11111 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, 2019, by Cheerio

 Megan Party Supply, 1869 E. 97th St., LA, 2006

Megan Party Supply, 1869 E. 97th St., LA, 2006

 Discount Arteaga, 1515 Pacific Highway, Wilmington, 2003

Discount Arteaga, 1515 Pacific Highway, Wilmington, 2003

 Sign, Alameda Swap Meet, 45th St. west of Alameda, Los Angeles, 2003

Sign, Alameda Swap Meet, 45th St. west of Alameda, Los Angeles, 2003

 N. 5th St. at San Pedro, Skid Row, LA, 2003

N. 5th St. at San Pedro, Skid Row, LA, 2003

 Bautista's Furniture, E 80th St. at S. Central Ave. LA, 2000

Bautista's Furniture, E 80th St. at S. Central Ave. LA, 2000

 7201 Ashland Ave., Chicago, 2012

7201 Ashland Ave., Chicago, 2012

 N & S Market, Kedzie Ave. at West 13th St., Chicago, 2011

N & S Market, Kedzie Ave. at West 13th St., Chicago, 2011

 1253 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, 2017

1253 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, 2017

 Bronzeville Convenience, East 47th St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago, 2019

Bronzeville Convenience, East 47th St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago, 2019

 61st St. at MLK Jr., Chicago, 1999

61st St. at MLK Jr., Chicago, 1999

 Sweet Tart Mart, W. 16th St. at Homan Ave., Chicago, 2014, by Mr Rick, 773 640 0542

Sweet Tart Mart, W. 16th St. at Homan Ave., Chicago, 2014, by Mr Rick, 773 640 0542

 4156 S. Vermont Ave., LA, 1998

4156 S. Vermont Ave., LA, 1998

 Bentler Street at Acacia Avenue, Detroit, 2015

Bentler Street at Acacia Avenue, Detroit, 2015

 Mlk Jr. Blvd. at S. Vermont Ave., LA, 2014

Mlk Jr. Blvd. at S. Vermont Ave., LA, 2014

 1324 West 84th Place, LA, 2012

1324 West 84th Place, LA, 2012

 “It Don’t Exist,” the widespread appearance of this intriguing statement on buildings across Southwest Detroit prompted the weekly Metro Times to declare it “Best New Tag.” 2007. Michigan Avenue at Tillman Street, 2008

“It Don’t Exist,” the widespread appearance of this intriguing statement on buildings across Southwest Detroit prompted the weekly Metro Times to declare it “Best New Tag.” 2007. Michigan Avenue at Tillman Street, 2008

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 Cafe con leche, Las Cinco Esquinas Coffee House, St. Nicholas and Troutman Aves., Brooklyn, 2001

Cafe con leche, Las Cinco Esquinas Coffee House, St. Nicholas and Troutman Aves., Brooklyn, 2001

 Fairview at S. 8th St., Camden, 2003

Fairview at S. 8th St., Camden, 2003

 Mural by Glossback, "A straight letter guy", Carman St. at S. 19th St., Camden, 2019

Mural by Glossback, "A straight letter guy", Carman St. at S. 19th St., Camden, 2019

 46th Ave. at International Blvd., Oakland, 2018

46th Ave. at International Blvd., Oakland, 2018

 7618 International Blvd., Oakland, 2006. The owner of Bob's Market is an Arab married to a Mexican woman.

7618 International Blvd., Oakland, 2006. The owner of Bob's Market is an Arab married to a Mexican woman.

 Van Nuys Blvd. and Rincon, Pacoima, LA, 1997.

Van Nuys Blvd. and Rincon, Pacoima, LA, 1997.

 4505 West Pico Blvd. LA, 1997

4505 West Pico Blvd. LA, 1997

 5112 Hooper Ave., S. Central LA, 2000

5112 Hooper Ave., S. Central LA, 2000

 5609 Whittier Blvd.. Los Angeles, Dec. 1997.

5609 Whittier Blvd.. Los Angeles, Dec. 1997.

 San Antonio Restaurant, 13701 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, LA, 1996.

San Antonio Restaurant, 13701 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, LA, 1996.

 LA, 2013

LA, 2013

 4922 S. Vermont Ave., LA, 2006

4922 S. Vermont Ave., LA, 2006

 2520 Michigan Ave., Detroit 1997

2520 Michigan Ave., Detroit 1997

 460 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1997.

460 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1997.

Lettering and Signs Nayarit Reparacion y Ventas 4752 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, 1997_.jpg
 Ceres between 6th and 7th Streets, LA, 2003

Ceres between 6th and 7th Streets, LA, 2003

 4714 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, 1999.

4714 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, 1999.

 Tacos Mexico, 913 Broadway, Los Angeles, 1997

Tacos Mexico, 913 Broadway, Los Angeles, 1997

 4420 S. Figueroa, LA, 2014

4420 S. Figueroa, LA, 2014

 Taco Shack, S. Vermont Ave. at West 90th St., Los Angeles, 1996.

Taco Shack, S. Vermont Ave. at West 90th St., Los Angeles, 1996.

 K&F West Indian American Restaurant, 610 Springfield Ave., Newark, 2006.

K&F West Indian American Restaurant, 610 Springfield Ave., Newark, 2006.

 786 Broad Street at Market Street, ground floor of the former Firemen's Insurance Co, Newark, 1998

786 Broad Street at Market Street, ground floor of the former Firemen's Insurance Co, Newark, 1998

 Check cashing, taxes, insurance, an example of over-signage, West McNichols at Bentler St., Detroit, 2010

Check cashing, taxes, insurance, an example of over-signage, West McNichols at Bentler St., Detroit, 2010

 Maxwell at Ashland and West 76th St., Chicago, 2018

Maxwell at Ashland and West 76th St., Chicago, 2018

 Abandoned A. and J. Tires store, with poster of President Obama on the facade,  9154 Livernois Ave., Detroit, 2014

Abandoned A. and J. Tires store, with poster of President Obama on the facade, 9154 Livernois Ave., Detroit, 2014

 Former Lincoln Chicken, 622 Bergen St., Newark, 2019

Former Lincoln Chicken, 622 Bergen St., Newark, 2019

 Illinois Casket, S. Halsted St. at West 68th St., Chicago, 2017

Illinois Casket, S. Halsted St. at West 68th St., Chicago, 2017

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Sign, 526 Kitchener St., Detroit, August 22, 2023.

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Captain Jay's Fish and Chicken, 14401 Harper Ave. Detroit, December 7, 2022.

 Broadway at 106th St., LA, 2014.  Seeing me kneeling on the roof of a car a policeman driving by asked: "What are you doing there," then took a picture of me.  He told me "Somebody is going to come and steal your car."

Broadway at 106th St., LA, 2014. Seeing me kneeling on the roof of a car a policeman driving by asked: "What are you doing there," then took a picture of me. He told me "Somebody is going to come and steal your car."

 Flushing Ave. at Broadway, Brooklyn, September 25, 2020.

Flushing Ave. at Broadway, Brooklyn, September 25, 2020.

 Seafood Junction, Cicero Ave. at Gladys Ave., Chicago, 2016

Seafood Junction, Cicero Ave. at Gladys Ave., Chicago, 2016

 Former Mike's Wings & Seafood, Cicero Ave. at Gladys Ave., Chicago, 2019

Former Mike's Wings & Seafood, Cicero Ave. at Gladys Ave., Chicago, 2019

 53 West 183rd St., Bronx, March 27, 2023.

53 West 183rd St., Bronx, March 27, 2023.

 Fruit display, Broadway and Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, March 9, 2023.

Fruit display, Broadway and Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, March 9, 2023.

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

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

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"Word of God." view South along Broadway from W. 48th St., Manhattan, January 1, 2024.

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Naomi and 10th Streets, Los Angeles, January 13, 2024.

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 Milford at Scotten, Detroit 2007
 Shoe Repair, S. San Pedro St. at 32nd., LA, 1999
 Gold Star Shoe Repair and Hat Cleaner, Broadway by Kaighns Ave., 2004
 Image NE corner of E. 85th St. and S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, 1997
 Fabian's sign on his truck, Imperial Highway at S. Normandie Ave., LA, 1997
 Broadway between 5th and 6th, Gary, 2000
 Sign, Carandolet S. of 7th St., Los Angeles, 1997.
 Cicero Ave. and Washington Bl., Chicago, 1983
 E. 108th St., east of S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1996.
 Dress code, Blackstone Lounge, 224 East 16th St., Gary, 2002.
 Hats Galore and More, 10061 Gratiot, 2013
 Hats Galore & More, by Goodin Brothers The owner, Bob, said that the painting had been there 23 years.   He called them classic hats. Luciano Pavarotti bought a $150 hat from him; Bob showed me a newspaper clipping of Pavarotti trying a Panama hat i
 Louis Shoe Shine, 1239 West Florence Ave., Los Angeles, 1996.
 1239 Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, 2013
 E Z Bargain, Fairmount at Lancaster, Philadelphia, 2004
 Hayes Shoeshine, W. Slausson at S. Victoria, LA, 1997
 South Chicago Avenue at 67th St., Chicago, 1999, by Donnie Carter
 Kensigton Exterminating, Kensington Ave. at Venango St. Phila., 2005
 Blair's Coin Laundromat, 7324 Vincennes Ave., Chicago, 2014
202-Sign painted by James, a sick painter, the owner provided the paint, 3433 West Madison St., Chicago,1996_.jpg
 Singleton Cleaners, 3475 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, 2008
 “Decayed Dentures,” Customized Dental Laboratory, 2919 Mack Avenue, Detroit, 2007.  The artist Bird commented "when they were first painted they looked good."
 Infants and Toddlers Children, 8910 S. Vermont Ave., LA, 1996
 Dean St at Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, 2000
 4901 Hooper Ave., LA
 Black Cinderella, Antoine’s Little Angels, Pre-School, 11111 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, 2019, by Cheerio
 Megan Party Supply, 1869 E. 97th St., LA, 2006
 Discount Arteaga, 1515 Pacific Highway, Wilmington, 2003
 Sign, Alameda Swap Meet, 45th St. west of Alameda, Los Angeles, 2003
 N. 5th St. at San Pedro, Skid Row, LA, 2003
 Bautista's Furniture, E 80th St. at S. Central Ave. LA, 2000
 7201 Ashland Ave., Chicago, 2012
 N & S Market, Kedzie Ave. at West 13th St., Chicago, 2011
 1253 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, 2017
 Bronzeville Convenience, East 47th St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago, 2019
 61st St. at MLK Jr., Chicago, 1999
 Sweet Tart Mart, W. 16th St. at Homan Ave., Chicago, 2014, by Mr Rick, 773 640 0542
 4156 S. Vermont Ave., LA, 1998
 Bentler Street at Acacia Avenue, Detroit, 2015
 Mlk Jr. Blvd. at S. Vermont Ave., LA, 2014
 1324 West 84th Place, LA, 2012
 “It Don’t Exist,” the widespread appearance of this intriguing statement on buildings across Southwest Detroit prompted the weekly Metro Times to declare it “Best New Tag.” 2007. Michigan Avenue at Tillman Street, 2008
1-DSC03153.jpg
 Cafe con leche, Las Cinco Esquinas Coffee House, St. Nicholas and Troutman Aves., Brooklyn, 2001
 Fairview at S. 8th St., Camden, 2003
 Mural by Glossback, "A straight letter guy", Carman St. at S. 19th St., Camden, 2019
 46th Ave. at International Blvd., Oakland, 2018
 7618 International Blvd., Oakland, 2006. The owner of Bob's Market is an Arab married to a Mexican woman.
 Van Nuys Blvd. and Rincon, Pacoima, LA, 1997.
 4505 West Pico Blvd. LA, 1997
 5112 Hooper Ave., S. Central LA, 2000
 5609 Whittier Blvd.. Los Angeles, Dec. 1997.
 San Antonio Restaurant, 13701 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, LA, 1996.
 LA, 2013
 4922 S. Vermont Ave., LA, 2006
 2520 Michigan Ave., Detroit 1997
 460 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1997.
Lettering and Signs Nayarit Reparacion y Ventas 4752 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, 1997_.jpg
 Ceres between 6th and 7th Streets, LA, 2003
 4714 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, 1999.
 Tacos Mexico, 913 Broadway, Los Angeles, 1997
 4420 S. Figueroa, LA, 2014
 Taco Shack, S. Vermont Ave. at West 90th St., Los Angeles, 1996.
 K&F West Indian American Restaurant, 610 Springfield Ave., Newark, 2006.
 786 Broad Street at Market Street, ground floor of the former Firemen's Insurance Co, Newark, 1998
 Check cashing, taxes, insurance, an example of over-signage, West McNichols at Bentler St., Detroit, 2010
 Maxwell at Ashland and West 76th St., Chicago, 2018
 Abandoned A. and J. Tires store, with poster of President Obama on the facade,  9154 Livernois Ave., Detroit, 2014
 Former Lincoln Chicken, 622 Bergen St., Newark, 2019
 Illinois Casket, S. Halsted St. at West 68th St., Chicago, 2017
6-DSC03046.jpeg
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 Broadway at 106th St., LA, 2014.  Seeing me kneeling on the roof of a car a policeman driving by asked: "What are you doing there," then took a picture of me.  He told me "Somebody is going to come and steal your car."
 Flushing Ave. at Broadway, Brooklyn, September 25, 2020.
 Seafood Junction, Cicero Ave. at Gladys Ave., Chicago, 2016
 Former Mike's Wings & Seafood, Cicero Ave. at Gladys Ave., Chicago, 2019
 53 West 183rd St., Bronx, March 27, 2023.
 Fruit display, Broadway and Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, March 9, 2023.
 Deli Los Tigres del Bronx, 626 Melrose Ave., Bronx, March 27, 2023.
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