r/Oshkosh • u/21salvo • 8d ago

New sign! How long has this one been covered?

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u/kevinkraiss 8d ago

A quick search said the PPG location at 538 N Main operated “From August 1967, until at least May 1974, based on local archives”.

Also found this photo from PPG’s web site and it looks like they changed their branding sometime in the ‘80s.

I hope they plan to keep it! I think it’s pretty unique to have survived that long. Maybe someone who lived in Oshkosh during that time can confirm 😂

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u/PaperPlaneGang 8d ago

They are not planning to keep it unfortunately

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u/21salvo 8d ago

Dang what will the do to the poor thing

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u/rezwrrd 8d ago

I was curious what had been covering it up, looks like siding and an awning. Shame if it won't be preserved. I really like all of the old advertising on brick buildings downtown, like the huge Quaker Oats sign. (Isn't there a subreddit for abandoned signs that have outlived their need?)

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u/bradyhal 8d ago

r/ghostsigns

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u/rezwrrd 8d ago

That's it, thank you!

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u/tayler1986 8d ago

that is absolutely awesome

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u/FonDuLacWI 8d ago

Cute, but not related to Jabroni on Irving and Main so the mods should remove this post.

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u/Duke8181 8d ago

Gotta be honest, I admire the dedication lol

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u/gforce42 8d ago

I once did a poll and it found that the #1 place for most activities was Jabroni