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 ...
Apr 8, 2019 Apr 8, 2019 Updated Oct 27, 2023 0 At one time, they graced the streets of the Yakima Valley, glowing beacons to guide people to food, merchandise or — in one case — salvation. Today, some ...
In his upcoming book ‘Neon Road Trip,’ photographer John Barnes captures a luminous part of advertising history Jennifer Nalewicki - Travel Correspondent For two-and-a-half years, photographer John ...
Neon signage is a three-for-one: art for your walls, light for the room, and a definitely increased cool factor for you. People will photograph it when they come over! And new guests will always ask ...
Neon has long played an important role in painting the image of Los Angeles as a bustling city with a thriving nightlife. As the sun sets over the Pacific, iconic signs like Mel’s Drive-in and ...
“When you collect big things, people notice,” Vangie Osborn, creator of the upcoming Signs of Our Times gallery, said. In the very near future, one area of downtown Boise will start to look quite ...
Neon signage used to adorn many buildings in Chicago’s cityscape, from downtown to neighborhood business districts from Howard Street to 111th. But through the years, many of the signs have ...
Vintage neon signs have become a rare and treasured thing in the Valley. In fact, local preservationists estimate there are only around three dozen old-school illuminated displays still in operation ...