Morley's Dog

Morley's Dog - standing guard in town before it was donated to the city. Now there are many different Morley Dogs off all colors and sizes - scattered thru out the city.

Green & Caddy

Green & Caddy - River Side Photo Art Gallery

 

At Work - 1976

 

Peter Holubz, Jr. and his bandura - a harp-like instrument - 1976

Artists in Motion - 1970's

 

Dedication - Vision '76, the Spring Arts Festival of the Johnstown Area Arts Council, was dedicated to Van Clemenson, a member of the council's executive committee who died in mid-February. Clemenson is seen here in a self-portrait displayed "in memoriam" at the three-day event.

Artist in Motion - 1970's

 

The display of the Allied Artists of Johnstown included works in such media as oil painting, watercolor, drawing, copper enameling, macramé and stained glass. Shown with a sample of the latter is Everett Michaels, a Johnstown resident who served as chairman for the booth done by David Blackford, the work bore a $300 price tag.

Minahan Signs - A Look Back

This post is a walk down memory lane - courtesy of Minahan Signs. You can check them out at their website: http://www.minahansigns.com/ or friend them on their Facebook page HERE.
Minahan Sign Company was founded in Johnstown in 1951 by William Minahan and was located on D Street in Lower Yoder Township until 1983. The company moved to its current location at 636 Tire Hill Road where it was operated by Mr. Minahan's son, Edward. Ed quickly updated and expanded the operation and developed it to a full service sign manufacturing and maintenance company with capabilities ranging from the smallest hand lettered sign to many large and highly visible signage projects placed throughout the region.

In November 2008, Minahan Sign Company was acquired by Crichton Diversified Ventures, LLC, headed by Dave Crichton, a lifelong Johnstown resident and 28 year member of the Johnstown business community. The new company's pledge is to continue the great tradition of service and quality that the Minahan name has stood for in the Johnstown region since 1951. Since the acquisition, new investment in equipment and technology has taken place, allowing for additional product offerings and services.

For the rest of this post - enjoy all the following courtesy of Minahan Signs: Sambo's - Richland Township

 Specialty Floor - Morrellville

Pappy's Family Pub

This is very familiar - Greater Johnstown Central High

I just love this shot of Overdorff Hardware - Morrellville

Quaker Super Market

Sun Drugs

Ragu - America's Tastiest Spaghetti Sauce

Snyder's Potato Chips

Arrow Furniture

Arby's Roast Beef

YMCA

Gee Bee

Dutch Maid Bakery

A very rare shot of the old Westmont Drive-In

Whalley Ford

Oakhurst Lounge

Dollar Bargain

And we wrap up today's post with the old Coke Bottling Company on Franklin Street. Thanks once again to Minahan Signs.

For Sale at Big City Signs in Ferndale

 

Today I thought I'd take the time to sit back and enjoy some of the local products coming out of some very talented folks in Johnstown. These next three items are FOR SALE at http://www.bigcitysigns.net/ or friend them on their Facebook page HERE. Big City Signs is located along Atlee Street in the Ferndale section of Johnstown. This first sign is hand lettered wood sign with dimensional baseball (distressed finish).

This Harley-Davidson sign is reverse painted curved glass, urethane frame with faux wood finish along with 23k gold leaf lettering on the frame.

And this Sanitary Dairy sign, 13.25" x 38" (framed size) reverse screen printed and painted, acid etched and silvered. Like I said at the top - all these signs are for sale. You can also see them in person at Big City Signs - just stop at their shop on Atlee street in Ferndale or you can even call the shop at (814) 535-6782. In the next couple of weeks - I will be posting more of their Johnstown related items.