Neon signs were huge in Vancouver in the 1950s–in quantity, that is. The city was considered the “neon capital of North America,” and in 1958 Bowell-McLean wanted to put their mark on the trend. So they took “big” to the … Continued
The vintage arrow sign at the oldest Orchard Supply Hardware site in San Jose has disappeared, and preservationists are desperately trying to find out where it is. Neither History San Jose nor the Preservation Action Council of San Jose has … Continued
TOLLAND, CT — The historic sign at the state police Troop C barracks is operational again, thanks to a Tolland group that fixed it and paved the way to have it dedicated to a fallen trooper. Read Full Article
The city is buzzing about neon signs that used to hang around town. There aren’t many of them on display around the metro, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely gone. Read Full Article
Plastic blows away in hurricane winds as neon survives and continues to light the way (to the beer store). Read Full Article
Joey Gerhart, neon maker of Birmingham, Alabama has set upon a monumental task…possibly the biggest ever in the history of neon. Certainly Vegas and New York have had plenty of neon but all have been finite. Gerharts neon project is … Continued
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Bender for 50 years has seen it all! Details Here…
Neon — long an iconic part of American culture popularized by Vegas-style corridors, beer signs at dive bars, and animated structures atop old-fashioned diners — has made a comeback among big-name companies capitalizing on its nostalgic quality. Posh designers such … Continued
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