Lorain Monument Works, 1035 Broadway in Lorain, was a landmark for the better part of a century. Originally constructed in 1939, the building became known for its art deco neon sign, which was added ...

We’ve been really thinking about this for a couple of years now. Does art imitate life, or does life imitate art? (See? Sometimes we do ask ethereal, deep questions on Deco.) Well, I don’t have the ...

The Ambassador Hotel completed restoration of its 85-year-old neon rooftop sign. Its preservation and restoration was quite a challenge. The Ambassador Hotel has completed restoration of its ...

Randall Ann Homan and Al Barna look both ways before darting across Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown and find themselves standing underneath a masterpiece hidden in plain sight. Partly ...

Historic Chinatown dive bar Li Po Cocktail Lounge plans to re-illuminate its partially working neon sign, a Chinese lantern that’s beckoned customers through its cavern door for more than 70 years.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. The Rialto Theater’s retro neon sign flashed to life Saturday night, adding to the colorful ...

Neon made Miami great. The city’s look grew one brightly lit step at a time – from the ’40s art deco vibe to ’80s Miami Vice. Some images are so iconic they redefine the skyline. Ocean Drive, anyone?

Though they fell out of favor in the 1980s and 1990s, the retro chic of neon signs have made this century-old technology a popular choice for retail storefronts, restaurants and even service ...

There are many ways to illuminate a city’s history. Jude and Monica Cook’s version is resplendent. The couple’s creation, Ignite Sign Art Museum, is a collection of Tucson’s discarded signage.