County

[31] Dubuque Co, IA

Sides Painted

Color

Unknown

Structure

Brick Building

Unique Characteristics

Unique Sign

Still Standing

Yes, Greatly faded

Credits

Photos 1-4 by Dr. Ken Jones (2013).

Photo 5 Google street view (Aug. 2025).

Photo 6 Google satellite image.

Other Information

Dr. Ken Jones revealed hidden advertising on faded ghost signs primarily through a highly detailed photographic mosaic and digital stitching technique, which he adapted from his past experience as a NASA imaging expert mapping the surface of Mars.

Where to find it

Southwest corner of the Rhomberg Ave & Kniest St intersection, in Dubuque. The Mail Pouch/Cremo Cigar ghost signs face southwest. Three story brick building. Greatly faded.

Address

429 Rhomberg Ave

City

Dubuque

State

Zipcode

52001

Country

USA

Latitude

N 42° 30.8088'

Longitude

W -90° 39.9378'

lat

42.51348

lng

-90.66563