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Jeff Spradling
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Member # 1615

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Thought some here might like this .

Jeff

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Lisa,Luke,Dara, and Jeff Spradling
5742 Shattuck Rd. Belvidere, Il.
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Curt Stenz
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Member # 82

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Jeff, why not try to reproduce this on another wall in your town?

Approach a historical type group, and propose it to them. Many times there are people willing to fund something like this.

I would take some good photos, get a roll of 48" kraft paper, tape it to the wall in sections, wipe it with mineral spirits and trace a pattern.

Don't let this get covered wiht siding. If nothing else, paint it on your shop wall.

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Curt Stenz Graphics
700 Squirrel Lane
Marathon, WI 54448

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Deb Fowler
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Member # 1039

posted

I pass that everyday! Isn't it amazing/ I was interested in approaching the owner and would like to refurbish it!
It's the talk of Loves Park! I wonder what else is going on the other buildings as they are built tightly together!

We still have a root beer drive up a couple blocks away too!!

[ April 26, 2009, 10:38 PM: Message edited by: Deb Fowler ]

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Deb Fowler

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible - Walt Disney (1901-1966)

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Phillip Newell
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Member # 4618

posted

I love old ads like that. I'd be tempted to paint it on my office wall. Very neat find. I think it's a shame to destroy art like that.

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Phillip Newell
Newell Graphics
1346 Garnet St.
Burlington, IA 52601
319-754-5113

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Terry Bull Sign & Custom
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Member # 1876

posted

That must have been quite new when it was obscured,and been saved from the elements

corrugated ..everyones favourite surface to paint on !!

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Terry Bull
Sign & Custom
Grays Essex England

www.signandcustom.webeden.co.uk
www.pinheadlounge.com/terry

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