Lot 173:
O.P. Kubach Cleveland Realty Wood Sign
Sold for: $30
Description
A real estate advertisement sign for Cleveland broker O.P. Kubach, dating to the mid-1920s. The piece is printed in black ink on a surface of thin wood veneer or heavy textured paperboard. The text promotes Lake Shore frontage and developments on the west side of Cleveland, referencing the completion of the Hilliard Bridge, the widening of Lake Road, and the extension of the Rapid Transit system. The broker’s name is flanked by two logos consisting of three small triangles pointing inward. Below the name, the address is listed as 1017 Fidelity Mortgage Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio, with telephone numbers Main 2587 and Main 288. The sign is presented in a light-colored multi-reeded wooden frame. The typography is a transitional style between Arts and Crafts and early Art Deco.
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