GAS Neon Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

"GAS" Neon Sign

Entry/Object ID

2023.0016.0001

Description

Neon-illuminated, double-faced painted tin sign from the 1920s. Sign is reported to be the first neon sign in Buffalo and was installed on September 28, 1928 at East Tupper Street and Washington for the Hygrade station. Manufactured by White Sign Company

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

z_New Category Needed (Re-sort), Signs/Displays

Made/Created

Manufacturer

White Sign Company

Time Period

1920 - 1929

Place

City

Buffalo

State

New York

Material

Tin, Paint, neon, Glass, Metal

Location

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Good