I think the sign at the Center for Architecture is the original:
http://www.agilitynut.com/09/10/mcgillins.jpg
What’s at the bar now must be a replica, right?
Thanks for getting to the bottom of this. Thiw seems to be a trend lately: businesses replacing their original signs with replicas. Thankfully, this is a very nice one. And even better that the original has been preserved and is on public display.
Richard @ The Bewildered Brit
January 23, 2010 at 4:26 pmOooh, that looks lovely! One thing I miss from Britain is bars/pubs that have been there for centuries, so this looks right up my alley!
rick
January 24, 2010 at 7:22 amGreat post!
ep
January 26, 2010 at 2:50 pmGreat post indeed! One of the great ‘intelligent meatmarkets’ (aka pick up joints) my girlfriends and I enjoyed during our clubbing days of the ’60s. You needed your PLCB card to visit McGillin’s…they were strict! Glad you enjoyed it.
Mod Betty / Retro Roadmap
January 26, 2010 at 3:05 pmEP! Love the personal history you’ve now included on the thread for McGillin’s- now I dig it even more!