Firestone Vertical Blade Neon Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Firestone Vertical Blade Neon Sign

Entry/Object ID

2005.0018.0001

Description

1950s double-faced neon porcelain enamel sign for Firestone

Context

Originally at 1810 8th Ave SW, Jamestown, ND 58401, it was removed after a fire destroyed the original Firestone it was displayed at. It was going to be put back up, but was out of compliance with zoning laws so it was donated to the museum.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Porcelain Enamel — Neon-illuminated, Signs/Displays
Signs/Displays

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bellows Electric Sign Corp.

Time Period

1950 - 1959

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Right side of sign cabinet

Transcription

Bellows; Electric Sign Corp.; Akron, Ohio, 44309

Material/Technique

Label

Dimensions

Height

16 ft

Width

3 ft

Depth

20 in

Weight

1000 lb

Material

Porcelain enamel, Neon, Metal

Location

Category

Exhibit

Category

Exhibit