Candy Soda Neon Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Candy Soda Neon Sign

Entry/Object ID

2025.0041.0001

Description

Double-faced neon illuminated metal sign reading in open-channel lettering 'Candy' then below it 'Soda' in a red neon illumination

Context

The sign was displayed in a store front in Williamsport, PA, 17701, but after hail damage the store decided to replace it with a Pepsi sign. The sign was removed by Ken Brown the founder of Brownie's Signs and then repaired and displayed at his shop as a conversation piece due to its rare condition. The sign was donated to ASM through Butch and Mike Brown Ken's children at Brownie's Signs Lock Haven, PA 17745. Tod Swormstedt in previous years visited the Lock Haven Shop and expressed interest in the sign, but Brownie's Signs wanted to keep the sign in the shop. In 2025, the Brown's decided they wanted to donate the sign to the museum.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Signs/Displays

Made/Created

Time Period

1950 - 1959

Dimensions

Height

52 in

Width

18 in

Length

60 in

Material

Metal, Neon glass, Neon, Mercury Glass

Location

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good