Big Bear Neon Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Big Bear Neon Sign

Entry/Object ID

2006.0053.0001

Description

This sign was a local Chillicothe landmark seen at the Central Center Shopping Center for more than a half-century. Big Bear grocery stores were founded in Columbus, OH in 1933 by Wayne Brown. The first store was located at 386 W. Lane Ave. across from the Ohio State University.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

z_New Category Needed (Re-sort)

Made/Created

Manufacturer

All Signs of Ohio

Time Period

1950 - 1959

Place

* Untyped Place

Columbus

State

Ohio

Dimensions

Height

8 ft

Width

12 ft

Material

Porcelain enamel, neon, Metal, Paint

Location

Category

Exhibit

Condition

Overall Condition

Good