With their mesmerizing glow, neon signs once dotted the American roadside, beckoning travelers to stop and eat at the coolest diners across the U.S. Neon signs meant everything to hungry road warriors ...
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 ...
In case you didn’t know already, 2026 is the Centennial year for Route 66. And with this once-in-a-lifetime celebration comes ...
A well-designed space should tell a story, and unique accents are a great way to ensure it does. For those with a creative and bold style, experiment with neon lights — whether it's with a sleek, ...
Tom Wartman is standing over a rectangle of blue flame and bending glass in his hands. "This fire is about 1,500 degrees," he says casually. He quickly and deftly moves the glass arc from the flame to ...
Become a paid member to listen to this article Images of New York’s neon signs by Thomas Rinaldi. You’ve seen them everywhere, but probably haven’t given them much thought. Though they once ...
Alabama cities may not have the glitz and glare of Times Square or Las Vegas but that doesn’t mean we can’t rock a cool neon sign when one is called for. Some in Alabama are easily recognizable, such ...
Editor's note: This post combines a two-post series originally published on the National Museum of American History's "O Say Can You See?" blog and is republished here with permission. Part of the fun ...
The museum housing a personal collection of 160 neon signs will close in December, less than two years after it opened. Many of the items in the Neon Museum are restored signs from Philadelphia ...
Las Vegas is famous for its signs, which dazzle and delight along the Strip, advertising places of luxury, sin, and, exuberance. Even in the 1950s, the city was known for its signage, and designers ...
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 ...