Sunday, January 19, 2020

Unisex bathroom in style

Despite the current high profile of transgender facilities, unisex bathrooms have always been a thing. Didn't  you grow up with one? I certainly did.
And in the late 60s, they were not uncommon in bars, particularly in liberal college towns.
As a graphic designer, I love this simple elegant design that clearly states the nature of this restroom. Two figures, six metal pieces - only slight positioning differentiates the two genders.
This cool door and some great craft beer can be found in the Vortex Alley Brewery, Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Heading down the Mississippi

I don't think that this handmade sign means 'No Parking.' Well, not in the usual sense. We found this toilet on an old family tugboat, now docked and no longer in use. The boat is open to the public at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa. 
It should be obvious that the boat, including its living quarters are for display only. The sign indicates that there must have been some people who ignored the lack of privacy, and used this down to basics toilet, and needed to post this sign. 


Sunday, January 5, 2020

Potosi, Wisconsin

Potosi, Wisconsin - ever heard of it? It's the home of the ABA National Brewery Museum. This was a totally unexpected stop on our way back to Kansas last summer.
The museum is an homage to the great breweries of Wisconsin - those names that all the boomers remember from their childhood - Miller, Pabst, Schlitz, Old Milwaukee, Blatz and more. With more than six cases of craft beer crowded into the back of the vehicle before we reached home, how could we resist?
They have also revived the Potosi brewing tradition, and serve some pretty decent craft beers in their taproom.
Here are shots of the signs directing folks to their restrooms - customized for the clientele.