Building Demolition at One Hawthorne Uncovers Old-Time Ham and Bacon Ad

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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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i'm investigating the potential landmarking of such found signage.

also, it should be noted I took that photo on an iPhone. decent resolution!

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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?

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