This Wheel Works sign is from the 1950s. Ever wondered how neon signs are made? If you watch this [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 sketching
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]
7-Eleven
There are only a few of these older 7-Eleven signs left in San Jose. Did you know that the company’s first [Read More]
Empty Signs II
Here’s another sign with no history I can trace. On Almaden Road, in a closed lot where this sign stands. So [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]
Diamond Laundry and Cleaners
Handpainted signs are the rarest of vintage signs in San Jose. Not many remain, making the Diamond Laundry and [Read More]