The history of these gorgeous old bits of roadside Americana comes to life with stunning photographs of these crumbling relics of America's rural past. Featuring Mail Pouch Tobacco barns as well as others painted with old-fashioned advertisements, this book includes a profile of a man who painted hundreds of Mail Pouch Tobacco barns. A nostalgic look at the way America used to advertise and photographs of barn ad memorabilia, this beautiful book is a sure bet to tug at the heartstrings of those who long for a simpler time.- This great, nostalgic title will sell as a gift book to Americana and history buffs during the Holiday Season. Its the perfect present for Grandpa and Grandma.- Most Americans, while on vacation, have seen these barns adorned in advertising slogans along the road. These barns are a piece of American history that is disappearing.- The only book in print covering this topic.About the AuthorWilliam G. Simmonds is a senior graphic designer for a large Northeast Ohio corporation. He graduated from Kent State University in 1975 and makes his home in Chardon, Ohio. He has photographed more than 600 Mail Pouch and other ad barns. By doing so he hopes to preserve the memory of these nostalgic structures for future generations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book if you have an interest in the subject.,
By William J. Eichelberger "I will not go quietly" (Ft. Thomas, KY) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Advertising Barns (Hardcover)
Having chased down a fair amount of these barns over the years, I can say with some authority that Mr. Simmonds has done a fine job in both choosing his subjects and explaining the history of the subject matter. He provides a nice variety of barns, and while the book isn't as detailed on the Mail Pouch and Rock City barns as some books dedicated to those subjects, he provides enough for the reader to have a working knowledge by book's end. He even managed to find one barn that I spent much of 2004 looking for. I had given up and written it off as gone, but now I'm convinced that it still stands. Now I need to find a day when I can go hunting again.
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The face of American transportation changed forever at the turn of the century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Mail Pouch, Rock City, Meramec Caverns, West Virginia, Harley Warrick, Ruby Falls, Clark Byers, Maurice Zimmerman, Lookout Mountain, May Company, New York, Treat Yourself, Bob Evans, Highway Beautification Act, Library of Congress, Mother Road, Sequoyah Caverns New!
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The face of American transportation changed forever at the turn of the century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
advertising barns, barn sign Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mail Pouch, Rock City, Meramec Caverns, West Virginia, Harley Warrick, Ruby Falls, Clark Byers, Maurice Zimmerman, Lookout Mountain, May Company, New York, Treat Yourself, Bob Evans, Highway Beautification Act, Library of Congress, Mother Road, Sequoyah Caverns New!
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