Vintage advertising signs have become cherished collectibles that offer a unique glimpse into the past. These items are more than just relics — for collectors, they’re a slice of mid-century American ...
In 1985, Jed Schleisner had a biology degree in his pocket and no job on the horizon. Combining boredom with science and a long-held love of art, he came up with an illuminating new career. Schleisner ...
Step into Arizona’s glowing past at this retro neon sign museum filled with color, nostalgia, and old roadside magic.
A variety of vintage neon signs are displayed as Dr. Larry Ruggiero, director of the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, lead’s a tour in the museum’s private warehouse, Thursday, January 15, ...
Cruising down Glenwood on a hot, summer night, the lure of the Fat Daddy's sign promised thick burgers, cold brews, and pool tables. I racked another set and frowned as some pop-jangle 2000s song came ...
Vintage beer signs are a valuable find for collectors, especially those who have a home bar. Whether neon, porcelain or a classic tin wall hanger, these pieces of brewing history can go for thousands ...
A sign from the old Par-A-Dice Motel, originally placed in 1953, has been installed on Las Vegas Boulevard just north of Oakey Boulevard. Photo Credit: City of Las Vegas Eight historical, refurbished ...
SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- Every morning at 4:30 a.m., the busiest place in South Chicago Heights is a 70-year-old bakery with a glowing neon sign out front. Hi-Way Bakery has been a local ...
Though they fell out of favor in the 1980s and 1990s, the retro chic of neon signs have made this century-old technology a popular choice for retail storefronts, restaurants and even service ...
By the end of the summer, West Railroad Alley won't be so dark and empty. Soon the alleyway will be lit up by a collection of neon signs and a freshly painted mural, dreamed up by local artist ...
Reporting from Havana — As the sun sinks over Old Havana, a row of ramshackle apartment buildings fades from sherbet bright to creamy hues of pale pink, yellow and green. Storm clouds hover above the ...