General Denver Sign, Wilmington Ohio
The Story: Suspended above Wilmington’s Main Street (U.S. Route 22), the General Denver sign proudly announces one of the city’s most storied landmarks. This hanging sign, with its classic script and vintage flair, beckons travelers to stop, rest, and dine at the historic hotel and restaurant. Though the sign is the focal point here, just behind it lie Wilmington’s colorful Main Street shops, public murals, and the cherished Murphy Theatre—making this block a true crossroads of history, hospitality, and small-town charm.
The Rest of the Story: While photographing Wilmington’s Main Street, I kept circling back to this sign. It wasn’t the grand architecture or sweeping views that caught my attention—it was this single hanging invitation. Perched above U.S. Route 22, the sign quietly does its job, alerting passersby to one of Wilmington’s most iconic establishments.
What made the moment special was its context. Just out of frame are the Murphy Theatre marquee, the Market Mural, and a stretch of colorful storefronts. Together, they speak volumes about the community’s pride and layered history.
As the evening light softened, I realized how this simple sign captured something deeper: a bridge between Wilmington’s past and its ongoing story. Travelers may see just a hotel name, but locals know it represents hometown roots, military legacy, and generations of hospitality.
This image is part of a greater portfolio. If you’d like to explore more images like this, check out my Wilmington Ohio Art Prints. In similar fashion, you may also enjoy my Clinton County Ohio Art Prints.
Sublocation: General Denver Hotel and Restaurant
City, State: Wilmington, Ohio
Year: 2022
$75.00 – $440.00
Product Description
Suspended above Wilmington’s Main Street (U.S. Route 22), the General Denver sign proudly announces one of the city’s most storied landmarks. This hanging sign, with its classic script and vintage flair, beckons travelers to stop, rest, and dine at the historic hotel and restaurant. Though the sign is the focal point here, just behind it lie Wilmington’s colorful Main Street shops, public murals, and the cherished Murphy Theatre—making this block a true crossroads of history, hospitality, and small-town charm.
The Rest of the Story:
While photographing Wilmington’s Main Street, I kept circling back to this sign. It wasn’t the grand architecture or sweeping views that caught my attention—it was this single hanging invitation. Perched above U.S. Route 22, the sign quietly does its job, alerting passersby to one of Wilmington’s most iconic establishments.
What made the moment special was its context. Just out of frame are the Murphy Theatre marquee, the Market Mural, and a stretch of colorful storefronts. Together, they speak volumes about the community’s pride and layered history.
As the evening light softened, I realized how this simple sign captured something deeper: a bridge between Wilmington’s past and its ongoing story. Travelers may see just a hotel name, but locals know it represents hometown roots, military legacy, and generations of hospitality.
Additional Information
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Size | 12" x 18", 20" x 30", 30" x 45" |
Media | Framed Giclee Canvas, Metal, Photo Paper |
Framed Giclee Canvas Prints
My canvas prints originate from the highest quality equipment and techniques which produce an impressively vibrant and sturdy print. Features of My Framed Giclee Canvas Prints include:
- Light Weight: Lacking the need of glass and matting, these canvas prints are light weight
- More Print for Your Money: Avoiding expensive glass and matting lowers costs
- Archival: The pigment inks are archival rated at 95 years
- No Gallery-wrapped Hazards: My framed giclee canvas prints avoid the hazards of traditional gallery wrapped canvas prints (print edges easily mar and the canvas tends to relax and warp). My canvas is mounted to a solid surface so it will never warp and the outer frame protects the print’s edges.
- Ready to Hang. Your canvas print comes ready to hang with single wire fastened to two sturdy D-ring hangers (quality D-rings resist wire tension vice eye hooks). We employ a plastic-coated wire which mitigates corrosion, prevents stray strands from puncturing a finger, and permits easier leveling of frame. In paying attention to details, we also properly wire frame with some tension which ensures canvas hangs close to wall.
- Optional Z-bar: For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire. In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall.
- Watermark: The final print you receive will not have a watermark.
- Documentation: I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
- Large Canvas Prints: Though I can produce prints up to 40 x 60 inches, shipping in sizes 30 x 45 inches and above is expensive. If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.
- Shipping Times: Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up. For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.
Photopaper Prints
People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”. Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
- Archival: Our printer employs verified archival materials, where the pigments are rated at 95 years provided the print is protected from UV Rays.
- Flexibility: Ordering a print on photopaper allows clients to make their own framing and matting decisions for the ultimate customization experience.
- Watermark: The final print you receive will not have a watermark.
- Documentation: I include a certificate of authenticity with each print. Once you frame the print, your framer can attach it to the rear of the print.
- Final Product: I have dedicated shipping tubes to hold the print until your framer is ready to mount and frame the print.
- Shipping Times: Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up. For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated shipping tubes which take an additional 3 to 5 days for shipping.
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