Faded ``ghost signs`` of Boston's past now being restored on West End buildings

While skyscrapers define much of Boston’s skyline, a closer look reveals remnants of the city’s industrial past, including faded advertisements painted on brick buildings.

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The worn paint, a so-called “ghost sign,” prompted Egdahl to contact the West End Museum in hopes of restoring the historic feature.

“These reminders of the neighborhood’s industrial history, especially as it becomes a residential neighborhood now, are really valuable,” said Sebastian Belfanti, the West End Museum’s executive director.