Dick’s Center was a part of a family-owned grocery store chain owned by Dick Yee. The first supermarket [Read More]
This site documents the disappearing vintage signage of San Jose, California, captured through Urban Sketches. Know of a sign I haven’t sketched yet? Or a story connected to a sign? I’d love to hear from you. Use the contact page and get in touch.
Posts tagged urban sketch
Almaden Center
Records put the construction of the first phase of Almaden Center down to 1964. (Thank you Frank Langben for [Read More]
Y Not?
Y Not was originally a bar, which explains why the sign resembles a martini glass. But it’s been an adult toy [Read More]
U Save Liquor
Though the U-Save store in San Jose is an independent store, it would have once been a part of a U-Save chain of [Read More]
Lincoln Avenue Liquor & Deli
Another great arrow sign, but one I have no information on. (I’m hoping this post reaches someone who can [Read More]
Wing’s Chinese Restaurant
Just yesterday, the Mercury News ran this piece announcing that Wing’s Chinese Restaurant is closing. I [Read More]