{"product_id":"fading-ads-of-the-twin-cities","title":"Fading Ads of the Twin Cities","description":"On brick buildings throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, overlooked, fleeting symbols chronicle the cities' past.\nChampion, John Deere, and International Harvester still tout their agricultural equipment, and Gold Medal and Pillsbury Flour remind everyone where these now global companies began. Weathered proclamations from Grain Belt, Jacob Schmidt, and Gluek's Beer offer a glimpse into early local brewing. Ads from Schmitt Music and Dahl Violin Shop recall a thriving art scene. Local hardware stores like Welna Ace Hardware and grocery stores like J.H. Allen \u0026amp; Co Grocers and Schoen's Home Grocery hawk long-gone wares through elegant painted announcements.\nJoin photographer and author Jay Grammond for a fascinating journey through Twin Cities history.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1467148741\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1467148741.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Grammond, Jay\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41575651770426,"sku":"DBV.1467148741.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1467148741-0.jpg?v=1785642612","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/fading-ads-of-the-twin-cities","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}