An old advertising sign exposed by the demolition of an adjoining building. The photographer comments, "'Protect your investment. Paint your property regularly - and save money. Polson's decorators and sign writers.' The building that was adjacent to this one was demolished after the Christchurch earthquake and revealed this fabulous old wall sign.
A photograph of an old billboard for Polson's Paint on the side of a damaged building on Manchester Street.
A photograph of an old billboard for Polson's Paint on the side of a damaged building on Manchester Street.
A photograph of an old billboard for Polson's Paint on the side of a damaged building on Manchester Street.
A photograph of an old billboard for Polson's Paint on the side of a damaged building on Manchester Street.
A photograph of an old billboard for Polson's Paint on the side of a damaged building on Manchester Street.
A photograph of an old billboard for Polson's Paint on the side of a damaged building on Manchester Street.
A photograph of the south side of the building at 112 Manchester Street. A contemporary billboard for Fortis Construction reads, "Let's build our new city together - kia kaha". It partly obscures an old painted sign for Polson's Decorators and Signwriters, which reads "Protect your investment. Paint your property regularly - and save money".
A photograph of an aged advertisement for Polson's Decorators & Signwriters. The slogan reads, "Protect your investment, paint your property regularly and save money". This photograph was captured on Manchester Street.