Frank Jump, a retired NYC technology teacher, is also the author and photographer of the Fading Ads of NYC published in 2011 by the History Press.  His book documents ghost signage through the lens of an artist living with HIV/AIDS. It has become a metaphor of survival for Jump since, like himself, many of these ads have long outlived their expected life span. 

 

Twenty-four of his images were exhibited at the NY Historical Society in NYC in 1998. In 1999, he launched the Fading Ad Campaign website and later a celebrated blog of the same name. A lifelong LGBTQ and AIDS activist, Jump married his partner Vincenzo, in 2004 in Toronto Canada, and later again in NYC in 2017. Jump and his husband have been living in Milton Delaware since 2016.

Quick Facts on Rehoboth Beach

• Rehoboth Beach is a popular coastal resort town located in Sussex County, Delaware, on the east coast of the United States.
• The town has a population of around 1,500 people, but during peak tourist season, that number can soar to over 25,000.
• Rehoboth Beach has a reputation as a gay-friendly destination and has been a popular vacation spot for the LGBTQ+ community since the 1940s.
• The town has a vibrant LGBTQ+ community, and there are several LGBTQ+ organizations, events, and businesses in the area.
• Rehoboth Beach has been named one of the best beach towns for retirees by several publications, including U.S. News & World Report and Forbes.
• The town has a low cost of living compared to other coastal retirement destinations, and Delaware does not have a sales tax, making it an attractive option for retirees on a budget.
• Rehoboth Beach has a mild climate, with average temperatures ranging from the low 30s in winter to the mid-80s in summer.
• The town has a wide range of recreational activities available, including golfing, fishing, hiking, and biking, as well as a variety of cultural events and festivals throughout the year.
• Rehoboth Beach is located just a few hours' drive from major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., making it easy to visit friends and family or take advantage of urban amenities.

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