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Black Bear Brand and the Ghost Signs of Seattle

A faded bear still watches over 1st Avenue in Seattle. The true story of Black Bear Brand — a 1902 overall shop, a landmark daylight factory, and the ghost signs that outlived it all.

Culture, HeritageJosh SirlinJuly 7, 2026black bear brand history, seattle ghost signs, george g black, black manufacturing company, seattle workwear history, ghost signs, black bear brandComment