Dealin’ Dollar Dan. That’s what this wooden sign of the prospector is called. The name makes sense if you [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
The California
There are little neighborhood theaters and there are grand ones. San Jose’s California Theater always [Read More]
The Burbank on Bascom Avenue
The Burbank Theater opened in 1951 and was built by Cantin & Cantin, a father and son operation. It was [Read More]
The Jose, San José’s oldest theater
Built in 1904 (by David Jacks, the man that Monterey Jack cheese is named after, but that’s an entirely [Read More]
Mexico Theater
The Mexico Theater in San Jose probably holds the record for the most confusing history of a local theater. It [Read More]
The Studio Theater on South First
Built in 1950 by Richard Borg and designed by Alexander Cantin, this theater was one of many theaters in San Jose [Read More]