Sam Long was well known in Thurmont for many years as the owner of Sam Long's Hardware & Grocery Store. Here is a photo of a metal advertising sign for Gosman's Ginger Ale featuring an ad at the bottom for Sam Long's place. This is an amazing sign in equally amazing condition. This sign may be old enough to have hung at Sam Long's East Main Street location. The only damages to the sign are where it was nailed up and around the thermometer. These were made from a sheet of heavy metal and hand painted or stenciled with ceramic coating and fired. These held up in the weather and unless they were chipped or bent they seldom show rust. This one even has a thermometer at the bottom. Gosman's Ginger Ale was made in Baltimore and was a pretty prominent local brand name. Thanks to a community friend for allowing me to share this wonderful item with everyone.