On May 22nd, 2016, Cambrian Bowl finally closed it’s doors for good after 55 years. Since 1961, many leagues [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 vintage signs of san jose
Western Appliance
This has to be the most gigantic sign in San Jose. But besides the huge sign, Western Appliance is most notable for [Read More]
Babe the Muffler Man
Everyone knows him as Babe the Muffler Man. And he stands at the Alameda at what is officially called Babe’s [Read More]
Carriage Square Shopping Center
The Carriage Square Shopping Center sign from the 60s aims at capturing the romance of an earlier era. It’s [Read More]
Time Deli
Time Deli has stood at the corner of San Carlos and West Bascom since the 50s. And their famous tri-tip sandwich is [Read More]
The Bold Knight
I’ve never seen the sign for The Bold Knight with the name still on it (except in photographs). According to [Read More]