All our vintage signs are part of San Jose’s history, but Kentucky Fried Chicken Bucket sign is extra [Read More]
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Sands Motel
Sands Motel is located on Monterey Highway which was more traveled in the 1960’s. Today many of the [Read More]
Westside Billiards
Westside Billiards has been around since about 1947. The neon lettering and the 6-pointed star were probably part [Read More]
Firato Ravioli
This sign for Carlo Firato and Sons Delicatessen is from the 1920s and is one of the oldest signs in existence in [Read More]
Wheel Works
This Wheel Works sign is from the 1950s. Ever wondered how neon signs are made? If you watch this [Read More]
Ritz Cleaners
Ritz Cleaners is now gone, as is the rest of the strip mall it stands in. It’s so easy to overlook these [Read More]