Mystery Sign for Baker using unadulterated ingredients
I have taken many photos of this sign from when it was first uncovered to now "recovered". Discussion with the Hawthorn Historical Society has sparked my interest in the wealth of interesting signs and buildings in the block from Auburn to Burwood to Camberwell Roads, then back down Burwood to Glenferrie and up to Barkers Rd. I plan to do a Hawthorn feature for a while to foster discussion with the Hawthorn Society on this Blog and on the HHS Facebook page. A few shots of the baker's sign follows. "Unadulterated Prize Bread " is the key marketing phrase and the signwriter is GE Constable but the baker is hard to read. Any ideas?
Progress as at 24 April 2015
Ah, now thanks to the Hawthorn Historical Society, their Facebook page provides quite a few historical markers for this site, including the baker's name of George Bird and they have found some of his advertising. Looking to find out a bit about the life of George Bird and how he managed his business.
Progress as at 24 April 2015
Ah, now thanks to the Hawthorn Historical Society, their Facebook page provides quite a few historical markers for this site, including the baker's name of George Bird and they have found some of his advertising. Looking to find out a bit about the life of George Bird and how he managed his business.
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| Bakery in 2014 before apartments |
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| Cash Grocer near Auburn/Burwood Rds |
