THE DALLES, Oregon – David Benko is to neon signs what Jeff Bezos is to online shopping. Benko, 53, one of the preeminent American experts on the history and craftsmanship of neon advertising signs, ...

Whether it’s the warm neon pink glow of the clock at the top of the DK Diner, or the neon Budweiser sign at the Square Bar, we are drawn by these signs to see what’s inside these buildings. From miles ...

In 1985, Jed Schleisner had a biology degree in his pocket and no job on the horizon. Combining boredom with science and a long-held love of art, he came up with an illuminating new career. Schleisner ...

Ironically, there’s no neon sign outside the historic Elks building on East Second Street to mark the location of the National Neon Sign Museum which opened in The Dalles in 2019. But once inside, ...

The neon sign has lit up downtown areas from Las Vegas to London for more than 100 years. But is its cheerful glow in danger of being snuffed out? In recent months, New Yorkers have campaigned – ...

Those who love the old relics speak of them glowingly. Rooftop neon signs, they say, highlight Los Angeles at its exuberant best, reflecting a time of optimism and inventiveness that turned the city ...

Las Vegas is famous for its signs, which dazzle and delight along the Strip, advertising places of luxury, sin, and, exuberance. Even in the 1950s, the city was known for its signage, and designers ...

Vintage advertising signs have become cherished collectibles that offer a unique glimpse into the past. These items are more than just relics — for collectors, they’re a slice of mid-century American ...