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Posted outside the entrance to El Vaquero De Durham. One of the first examples seen that is entirely complementary -- unclear why is titled "Hours" when the only information given about the hours of operation is in Spanish. What demographic are they…

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On the door of La Superior Carniceria. The Spanish is once again put in the primary position, but the English translation adds the word "please." I'm curious if that was a choice made because of space (i.e. "por favor" would not have fit in that…

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On the fence to the La Superior Carniceria parking lot. The Spanish word, "salida," is noticeably larger than the smaller English translation of "exit." The market caters to a primarily Spanish-speaking population, so I'm wondering if this is to…

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Sign advertising a multi-function grocery store (meat market, tortilla shop, bakery, taco shop/restaurant). The three names listed below "Meat Market" all do not have a direct/gloss translation to English

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Mural painted on the side of mechanic shop with all storefront words and advertising in Spanish

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Sign advertising African Hair Braiding services directly neighboring a Hispanic mechanic shop

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Flyer on El Vaquero Fashion storefront for classes in Cumbia dance at El Centro Hispano

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Two shops serving different ethnic populations located adjacent to one another; the name Nabu is linked back to the Akkadian language

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Sticker on the storefront of El Vaquero de Durham advertising Los Altos brand of boots

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Advertisement/notice on Bull City Suds storefront in both English and Spanish
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