United States Plumbing Company [and More] Ghost Sign in Over-the-Rhine

I know it’s not true, but I’d like to think that the United States Plumbing Company also offered books, jewelry, incense, oils, reggae, drinks and more at this location on the corner of Elm and Odeon Sts. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati.

This hand-lettering is awesome; I love the visual rhythm of all the irregularities:

Check out how differently the two sides of this same sign have aged:

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