Winnipeg Ghost Signs

Unearth the history of ghost signs in the Exchange District 👻 Matt Cohen, researcher and urban archeologist, shares his passion and the inspiration behind his permanent Porter-Milady ghost sign installation on our blog. Check it out: buff.ly/40aSHJu #wpg #ywg

This Saturday @ 8, come to the Exchange for the launch of Winnipeg's second permanent #lightcapsule by @craigwinslow at the corner of Rorie & McDermot. portersign.com

@Ex_District_Wpg Learn more about Winnipeg's collection at ghostsigns.ca

Golden hour on Albert Street ft. ‘ghost signs’ - vintage signs protected by heritage status. Over the years, time and the elements create the cool collage-like effect you see today. Check out more ghost signs in the Exchange District! #heritagewinnipeg #manitoba

@Winnipeg1870s Here's the same shot in 1928. instagram.com/p/CqYdJ-dOJiW/…

Check out the new #ghostsign window display at the @wpgarch office at 266 McDermot tonight for #firstfriday in @Ex_District_Wpg. 7-9 pm.

@WestEndCassidy You can still see the Famous Players logo ghosting through too.

From the Radisson parkade are great views of the detial on the old YMCA / Birks building and the Metropolitan Theatre ghost sign.

@livingprairie1 The permit allowed the additional windows. Unfortunately, while a character defining element, the ghost signs aren't protected.

Sad to see this #ghostsign go. Catch it while you can. ghostsigns.ca/portfolio/52-a…

Check out this feature on the newest #winnipeg #exchangedistrct art installation by @craigwinslow!

Second tour added! Explore #winnipeg's #exchangedistrict next Saturday at noon. Only 30 spots available. eventbrite.ca/e/ghost-signs-…

Explore the #Exchange on September 10 and learn about #Winnipeg's collection of #ghostsigns. $20 and comes with a free copy of the new @wpgarch book. eventbrite.ca/e/ghost-signs-…

@ghostsigns @wpgarch It arrived!!! Only took four months by boat. So happy to have you part of this small bit of Winnipeg history.

Ghost Signs: An Exchange District Tour by @fadingads is available to buy from the @wpgarch shop for $25 Canadian. winnipegarchitecture.ca/shop/merchandi… #ghostsigns #ghostsign #fadingads #fadingad #exchangedistrict #winnipeg #manitoba #canada

Ghost Signs: An Exchange District Tour by @fadingads is available to buy from the @wpgarch shop for $25 Canadian. winnipegarchitecture.ca/shop/merchandi… #ghostsigns #ghostsign #fadingads #fadingad #exchangedistrict #winnipeg #manitoba #canada

Out Now: Words on Walls (the Ghostsigns newsletter) #8 ghostsigns.substack.com/p/healthy-ice-… Featuring @better_letters @craigwinslow @fadingads @MeetMattCohen @SelfMadeHero @guvnor_co @AmyJaneBarnes @Memoire2cite @helenbarrett @Pixdar @cornish_jack #ghostsigns #ghostsign

@brent_bellamy This summer, @craigwinslow will be launching an AR app that will let users overlay a fresh coat of digital paint on five #winnipeg #ghostsigns. In the meantime, this will have to do bit.ly/hamcan

Imagine touring through the Exchange District to see the Ghost Signs brought to life. Let’s run with this great first installation by @fadingads and find a way to grow it into a permanent, inexpensive, district-wide exhibition that celebrates what makes Winnipeg unique.

The layers of this Exchange District Ghost Sign peeled back and brought to life through projection is awesome. Done with a $10k government grant. Let’s find $100k to do 10 signs across the district and make it a unique Winnipeg attraction! @TourismWPG @Ex_District_Wpg

@brent_bellamy @TourismWPG @Ex_District_Wpg Thanks for sharing our work. To learn more about the @craigwinslow and @fadingads #lightcapsule, check out Stobartsign.com

Missed the #lightcapsule launch for #stobartsign last night? Don't worry. It's here 'til the bulbs burn out. Huge shout out to @TravellingSign for the custom launch art. StobartSign.com #winnipeg #ghostsign #signpainting

@ghostsigns Lots. I'll get @craigwinslow to send some of his over!

@fadingads Thanks, do you have any images/video that I can use for a blog post?

TV interview with @craigwinslow and @fadingads / @MeetMattCohen about their new permanent #LightCapsules installation in #Winnipeg. winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2… #ghostsigns

@ghostsigns Stobartsign.com is live!

The project has a dedicated website where the three layers on the sign are broken down and the history of each of these is discussed: stobartsign.com

All lined up and ready to go. See you tonight Winnipeg! Stobartsign.com #stobartsign