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Part of what makes Tipp City special are its historic signs, including the Battle Ax Plug sign on Harrison’s Restaurant, the famous glowing Sam & Ethel’s sign and the Gem City Ice Cream advertisement on 2nd Street. These are just three of the vintage signs that can be seen and photographed when visiting the historic district.
Harrison's Restaurant, 106 E. Main St.
Historic Gem City Ice Cream sign at the corner of Second and Main streets.
LEFT: Midwest Memories Antiques building, 24 W. Main St.
RIGHT: Sam & Ethels Restaurant, 120 E. Main St.
LEFT: The Hotel Gallery, 109 E. Main St.
RIGHT: A view of Main Street looking east.
LEFT: The Hotel Gallery, 109 E. Main St.
RIGHT: The Roller Mill Theater, 225 E. Main St.
Sidney is one of the most fun towns in the region to photograph. It may not have as many vintage signs as Greenville, but its small town charm is prevalent in the architecture, statues and historic landmarks located within and surrounding the city. The bright lights of the Historic Sidney Theatre and The Spot are iconic, so make sure to visit at night.
The Spot Restaurant, 201 S. Ohio St.
The Historic Sidney Theatre, 120 W. Poplar St.
The Bridge Restaurant, 127 W. Poplar St.
F&M Bank (at Christmastime), 101 E. Court St.
The towns surrounding Grand Lake St. Marys and Indian Lake also harken back to a more nostalgic era in advertising, including historic signs at restaurants and hotels. Towns along the Ohio River retain their early boom-town charms, with furniture stores and movie theaters standing out in particular.
The Donut Shop and Bakery on the Lake
104 W. Main St., Russels Point
211 Main Sign (Speakeasy Steak & Ale House)
211 S. Main St., Celina
LEFT: McCauley Furniture, 103 S. 2nd St., Ironton
RIGHT: The Colony (restaurant & bar), 418 2nd Ave., Gallipolis
Generations Cafe in downtown St. Marys (No longer exists)
LEFT: St. Marys Theater, 119 W. Spring St., St. Marys
RIGHT: Historic Hotel Fort Barbee, 100 W. Spring St.
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