The Carriage Square Shopping Center sign from the 60s aims at capturing the romance of an earlier era. It’s [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
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]
Dealin’ Dollar Dan
Dealin’ Dollar Dan. That’s what this wooden sign of the prospector is called. The name makes sense if you [Read More]
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]