Who doesn’t love a great arrow sign? M&R Auto sure has one: this arrow might not light up completely anymore, [Read More]
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Public Auto Wholesale
Public Auto Wholesale, home of another great arrow sign in san Jose.
Quiet Village (now T&T Marine Aquarium)
I’ve driven down this street countless times and never noticed this sign for Quiet Village. This pretty [Read More]
Falafel’s Drive-In
If you haven’t eaten at Falafel’s Drive-In, go now. And then grab your falafel sandwich and some spicy [Read More]
Orchard Supply Hardware
Orchard Supply was originally established by prune farmers as a cooperative during the Great Depression. Each [Read More]
Winchester Shopping Center
An arrow and a mid-century script together make this a classic icon of a neon sign. The giant red arrow has been [Read More]