Dick Street Jr. (1944–2015)

Dick Street Jr., home birthed to parents Marge and Dick Sr., was recently home deathed among his massive collection of street sign pictures. He was 71.
Street’s obsession with the roadside guideposts dates back to his 10th birthday. His parents were poor, and could only afford to get him one present: a picture of the neighborhood “YIELD” sign that the local photographer took by accident. While most kids would’ve been disappointed by the gift, it served as Dick’s gateway to the expansive world of sign photography he would create.
At 24 he opened the country’s first ever Sign Gallery, containing various photos of “ONE WAY” and “DO NOT ENTER” signage. The confusing placement of the signs caused potential customers to question the shop’s accessibility, while those who did enter weren’t sure how to leave. The store went bankrupt within a year. His second venture, a book of “STOP” signs, fared much better, selling over 1000 copies.
At his time of death, Dick was developing what he believed would be his masterwork: a PowerPoint presentation containing every “PASS WITH CARE” sign in the state of Michigan. His beloved children, NO OUTLET and DEER CROSSING SYMBOL plan on completing the work in his honor. He is survived by them, his wife Martha, their 5 grandchildren, and his poodle, SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
