March 12, 2008
Building Demolition at One Hawthorne Uncovers Old-Time Ham and Bacon Ad
Photo: meganallison/Flickr
Those quick cats over at Curbed beat us to this, but you know the building that was recently demolished over at One Hawthorne (at Howard Street) to make way for a gloriously glassy condo complex? It revealed some old signage from the days of yore.
At the risk of sounding like Homer Simpson, why there isn't a store devoted entirely to the perfect production of ham and bacon anymore is beyond us. Nevertheless, it's a fantastic sign, one that will, hopefully, be incorporated into the new complex.
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not to be a thonr thorn in your side, but check the spelling in the title.
also should probably be "one that will" not "one the will"
i'm investigating the potential landmarking of such found signage.
also, it should be noted I took that photo on an iPhone. decent resolution!
There is a Bacon of the Month Club:
http://www.gratefulpalate.com/?p=Category_11
What are "jobbers"?
Also: LARD!
It's like a Gamer - but for your job
What are "jobbers"?
From http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/
jobber
Main Entry: job·ber
Pronunciation: \'jä-b?r\
Function: noun
Date: 1670
: one that jobs: as a (1): wholesaler; specifically : a wholesaler who operates on a small scale or who sells only to retailers and institutions (2): stockjobber a b: a person who works by the job
I think it's what they called grocery stores back in the early 20th Century.
i'd be impressed if they actually incorporated "hams - bacon - lard" into their shiny glass complex. maybe if they had a gym tucked next to that wall?