Call NumberZ-15330CreatorSmyth, Charles M.Date1920-1930SummaryView of an Alden Sign Co. 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. The sign has a skirt with a cornice and latticework. Text reads: "You'll Like Denver Even Better When You Own a Home, Build Now!" "Main 318" "McPhee & McGinnity Co. Building Material Headquarters."Physical Description1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen.Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectAlden Sign Co.--ProductsMcPhee & McGinnity Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relationsBillboardsLumberyards.Geographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711015330Type of MaterialPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionEarl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia and billboards.NotesPhotographer's stamp inked on verso of photographic print. Photographs from the Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia, billboard designers unknown. Title supplied. R7110153301DonorMark Oatis; May 2002 (gift)
Smyth, Charles M., Billboard for McPhee & McGinnity Co. (1920-1930). Denver Public Library Digital Collections, accessed 16/03/2025, https://digital.denverlibrary.org/nodes/view/1127297
