On Gravois right around Bates you will find some relatively new business adornments on some fine looking old buildings.
I am fascinated with ghost signs all over St. Louis. And it's good to see newer ones. I think they add character, but I have friends that can't stand painted bricks of any kind.
Here are 3 that are within a 1/4 mile of each other:
I'd like to hear from you on what you think of painted advertisements on brick buildings.