Featured Fade – Theo F. Tone & Co. – Coal – Harlem, NYC – Lauren Gilbert
This ad for Theo. F. Tone & Co. appeared in the catalog of the Harlem Library, 1893. Its wording is similar to the rear sign, but here it reads, “Wharf and Elevators.” The ad claims “Established 1850.” – Grutchfield
Standard Scale & Supply – Fading Ads of TriBeCa Tour
Standard Scale & Supply were a Pittsburgh company with branches in Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York & Dallas. In 1901 they were listed among companies that had been in business in New York for 50 years or more. They were located at 136 West Broadway from 1900 to 1915. – Walter Grutchfield