This is one very interesting sign, at least to me. However, I am kicking myself that I didn’t get a chance to photograph, let alone see, what structure this was referring to. I was in San Francisco, walking with a camera in hand, took a very narrow alley to get to a main road when I chanced upon this sign.
I googled the name but didn’t come up with anything.
FRANKLY MY DEAR....... 
Marleen
May 30, 2012 at 6:25 pm
I like this picture as a whole; the well painted blue, the vintage sign, part of the flag.
Lindy MacDuff
May 30, 2012 at 6:31 pm
I love the colonial feel of the image. Perhaps you will pass by there again when you have more time. 🙂
My sign entry is here: Signs
RedPat
May 30, 2012 at 7:02 pm
It’s a mystery!
EG CameraGirl , Canada
May 30, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Mysterious…and gets us thinking. 🙂
Lesley
May 30, 2012 at 9:41 pm
ah, the missed opportunities! I have done the same. This is a very nice shot, though.
admin
May 31, 2012 at 3:38 am
I also get that missed opportunities from time to time. The sign conjures images of the past. Makes me wonder, too, what the building is. Great shot.
Luna Miranda
May 31, 2012 at 4:01 am
i like the vintage feel of this photo.
dianne
May 31, 2012 at 1:42 pm
it makes for a beautiful image
the sign almost seems suspended in dark space
Jottings From Jersey
May 31, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Beautiful photo. Don’t worry about the miss opportunity. I just did that today and could kick myself for not having my camera with me.