When I started photographing ghost signs in 2009, it occurred to me that, as the economy came back from the recession, buildings would start being renovated or torn down. Of course, I was correct. As I update my database to include the most recent Google Map formats, i have found some that are now gone. Here are example of some of the best ghost signs that are no longer with us.
Coca Cola – Schenectady, New York (Demolished)
![](http://www.drkenjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NY_Schenectady_CocaColaBlueStamps2013_00-1.jpg)
Charter Cigar – Irvington, New Jersey (Demolished)
![](http://www.drkenjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NJ_Irvington_CharterCigar2012_00.jpg)
Bridal Tomato Soup / Coca Cola, Irvington, New Jersey (Painted Over)
![](http://www.drkenjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NJ_Irvington_BridalSoupCocaCola2012_00.jpg)
Mail Pouch Tobacco / Owl Cigar, Columbia City, Indiana (muralized)
![](http://www.drkenjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IN_ColumbiaCityOwl_00.jpg)
Quaker Oats, Boston, Massachusetts (covered by new construction)
![](http://www.drkenjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/MA_Boston_QuakerOats_00.jpg)
Quaker Oats / Moxie, Boston, Massachusetts (covered by new construction)
![](http://www.drkenjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/MA_Boston_QuakerOatsTremontSt_00.jpg)