Most of Lviv’s ghost signs are found on the front of buildings, advertising products sold in a particular store. But there are a handful of larger ones as well, located on exposed sides of buildings, sometimes above the rooftops or on the entire side of a building. Often they were advertising something nearby. Examples of such original signs can be found in old photographs of Lviv, as seen below (more examples here).
![](https://forgottengalicia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lwów-Technika-Lemberg-Technik.pre1914.jpg)
These signs are slowly fading or crumbling away.
Ford Gas Station
An advertisement for a Ford gas station: “…Karpaty stacja benzynowe FORD.”
First image c. 2012
![](https://forgottengalicia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/vul.-Franka-1024x886.jpg)
The sign today: the billboard has been removed to reveal more of the sign
![](https://forgottengalicia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/P1100020-1024x686.jpg)
Imerjal Garages
On Zelena Street there is a ghost sign for Imperjal Garages, dating from the interwar period (1918-1939). It’s difficult to see, but above the lettering was an image of a car. The sign reads: “Nowocześnie urządzone garaże. IMPERJAL” (Modernly furnished garages. IMPERIAL)
First image c. 2012
![](https://forgottengalicia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/vul.-Zelena-1024x734.jpg)
This is what it looks like today. Unfortunately, the top part has completely crumbled away.
![](https://forgottengalicia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/P1090551.jpg)
Women’s Clothing Atelier
On Nizhynska Street (formerly Paulinów Street) is a ghost sign for a women’s clothing atelier: “Atelier art. ubiorów damskich S.J.K. Blicharska Lwów Paulinów”
Galvanic Services
Large parts of this sign are missing, but some of the words read: “Usługi galwaniczne wejście z ulicy…” (Galvanic services, entrance from … Street)
First image c. 2012
![](https://forgottengalicia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/vul.-Lysenka-46-1024x768.jpg)
From 2020: More of the sign has crumbled away.
![](https://forgottengalicia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200327_133336-1024x768.jpg)
Printing House
On Doroshenka Street is a ghost sign for I. Jaeger’s printing house, which was located at 33 Sykstuska St. (today Doroshenka). The top word is “Drukarnia” — Polish for “printing house.”
![](https://forgottengalicia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/vul.-Doroshenka-1024x786.jpg)
Fragments: Covered, Faded, Crumbled
![](https://forgottengalicia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/vul.-Doroshenka-unclear-1024x765.jpg)
![](https://forgottengalicia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/vul.-Shpytalna.jpg)
Covered by a modern billboard
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