View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign consists of a narrow skirt with vertical uprights. Electric lights are mounted on top of, and pointed at the sign. The Standard Oil of Indiana sign has a shield with a crown surrounded by the words: "Standard Red Crown." Text reads: "Mountain Made for Mountain Trade" "Fast and Powerful."
Date
[between 1930 and 1940?]
Notes
Photographer's stamp on verso of print.; Photographs from the Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia, billboard designers unknown.; Title supplied.; R7110153076
Description
1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen.
Is Part Of
Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia and billboards.
Subject
Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Standard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Fuel trade.; Logos.
Source
Mark Oatis; May 2002; gift.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
