Follow Up: Garry's Revealed
Guess this sign that went up at the end of the week puts to rest any fear that Garry’s Wine & Liquor would go all gentrified on us when it opens at 80 Saint Marks Avenue in the next few weeks. Streetlevel: Garry’s Moves Up the Block GMAP
Guess this sign that went up at the end of the week puts to rest any fear that Garry’s Wine & Liquor would go all gentrified on us when it opens at 80 Saint Marks Avenue in the next few weeks.
Streetlevel: Garry’s Moves Up the Block GMAP
i love how the word “garry’s” curves and slants upwards! the sign company must use a powerful design program like microsoft wordpad or pagemaker 95.
I live less than three blocks away, so I am a good customer of Garry’s. Given how much goodwill I have, I’m glad to see that they have found a better and slightly closer location. Usually I’m critical of illegal signage, but not when it’s associated with decent wine for $8.99 a bottle.
See you all at the opening- hopefully it’s tonight.
And I’m not saying it’s gorgeous or anything, and I certainly could and would have chosen something classier, but you have to give them credit for creating something a little more, shall we say…whimsical…?
And… it’s probably *is* designed to be seen by folks driving 65 mph down Flatbush Ave.
Dave,
If I lived on a commercial street, I might feel differently. But I don’t…I opted to live on a side street for a variety of reasons.
It’s basically on the corner of Flatbush Avenue…not the most beautiful of streetscapes to start with.
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What infinitejester said.
you can’t seriously be arguing that this kind of sign is necessary. “Garry” was obviously doing well enough before, and had no sign like this. the sign for the bar side of flatbush farm (Barn) is basically invisible, yet that place does just fine. on that part of flatbush, foot traffic depends on what you can see in the window, not on what you see above your head. that signage is designed for suburban strip malls, to be visible from 200 feet away while driving 40 mph.
11217…would you like it in your building or next to the building that you live in???