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Ruby Streetscape capturing vintage signs, architecture & street art around Wisconsin and Illinois For years I've been snapping photos of buildings, landscape and sunsets.

I love stumbling on street art, vintage signs and interesting architecture. For prints or commercial licensing, send me a message.

Drove by the other day and realized that pinwheel sign on the building is probably vintage. Did a little digging and fou...
10/29/2026

Drove by the other day and realized that pinwheel sign on the building is probably vintage. Did a little digging and found service stations here going back to the thirties. The present structure was built as a Shell station in 1965.

State & Spring, Racine, WI

a breezy October afternoon exploring street art on Broadway (2023)
10/16/2026

a breezy October afternoon exploring street art on Broadway (2023)

I love a wall covered in vines, idk why. Rockford streetscapes.
10/01/2026

I love a wall covered in vines, idk why. Rockford streetscapes.

the long drive down 173
09/26/2026

the long drive down 173

This vintage G.E. sign survives in Glen Ellyn. Found it exploring the street view, which hadn’t been updated in a few ye...
09/25/2026

This vintage G.E. sign survives in Glen Ellyn. Found it exploring the street view, which hadn’t been updated in a few years. The business was closed so I didn’t know what I would find when I got there. Last month I stopped on my way to a concert. I found a crowded upscale downtown and the sign still standing and lit.

Downtown Aurora is a fun place to explore. I’ve stopped a couple times on my way back from Joliet. There’s a lot to see,...
09/20/2026

Downtown Aurora is a fun place to explore. I’ve stopped a couple times on my way back from Joliet. There’s a lot to see, so many architecture styles.

Rainy night colors
09/18/2026

Rainy night colors

Dashing on a rainy night ☔️
09/18/2026

Dashing on a rainy night ☔️

09/15/2026

These Racine Cement Walk medallions are scattered throughout the south side and and into West Racine, but I haven’t found any on the north side yet. This one is on Deane.

September weather has arrived and I’m looking forward to more cityscape strolls. 😌🌤️
09/15/2026

September weather has arrived and I’m looking forward to more cityscape strolls. 😌🌤️

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