History of Neon in Philadelphia

    History of Neon in Philadelphia

    Presented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Historical Society of Pennsylvania

    April 15, 2009


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    Philadelphia has been a major manufacturer of creative neon signage since the 1930s. Len Davidson, curator of the Neon Museum of Philadelphia and author of Vintage Neon, has collected and/or preserved more than 200 vintage signs, including those from Reading Terminal Market, Pat's Steaks, Levis Hotdog, and McGillin's Old Ale House. Through slides and discussion, he will delve into the story of this electrifying folk art.


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        Historical Society of Pennsylvania

        1300 Locust Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19107

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        Dates:
        April 15, 2009

        Times:
        Wednesday, April 15, 2009 @ 6:00 pm

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