Restoration in Progress on the side of the Iron Front Building. This building is on the National Register of Historic Places. 
After, Eddy’s Bread, Helena, MT. This sign was aged to 20 years earlier condition per the customer and historic criteria. 
Before and After, Bull Durham, Grand Island, NE 
After Closeup, Bull Durham, Grand Island, NE. The name of the original sign company is now legible and a consistent level of aging was achieved on the doorway infill area. 
Uncovering original layout lines on signage from the early 1900’s. 
The signs have been laboriously cleaned and non-legible areas are ready for restoration. 
Palmquist Elecric Ghost Sign, Helena, MT, Before Restoration. Notice non-legible areas. 
Palmquist Ghost Sign, Helena, MT, Prepping the Wall with non-invasive methods. 
Palmquist Ghost Sign, After Restoration. Restored to 1970’s era. 
Palmquist Closeup After Restoration to 1970’s era. Missing information was filled in for legibility and a consistent level of aging was achieved throughout.
Awards
June 7, 2018
I am pleased to let you know that the Walldogs’ restoration of the Palmquist Ghost Sign has been selected by the Lewis and Clark Co. Heritage Tourism Council to receive an historic preservation award for 2018! This is the first time in the history of our awards that a ghost sign or any type of signage has won our preservation award. Congratulations!
Pamela J. Attardo,
Helena/Lewis and Clark Co.
Heritage Preservation Officer
Lewis and Clark Co. Heritage Tourism Council
Helena, MT 59623