Vintage American signs often evoke a sense of nostalgia and reflect the design styles and cultural values of the past. They can range from roadside advertisements to old-fashioned shop signs.
Some common types of vintage American signs and what they often showcased: Roadside advertising, neon signs, tin and porcelain signs, public service and safety signs, shopfront and business signs, themed diner and restaurant signs, gas station signs, and movie theater marquees.
These vintage signs are appreciated for their historical and aesthetic value, often evoking a sense of nostalgia for the mid-20th century American experience. They are collected and displayed by enthusiasts and can often be found in antique shops, museums, or as decorative pieces in modern businesses.
These amazing vintage photos were found by
Thomas Hawk that show signs in the U.S. from between the 1940s and 1970s.
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| Coleman, Milwaukee , Wisconsin, circa 1940s |
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| "Welcome to New York State and the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway", New York, circa 1940s |
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| "This Is The Place", Nevada, circa 1950s |
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| Cliff House, California, circa 1950s |
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| Wal-A-Pai "Tourist Court" motel sign, Rt 66, Kingman, Arizona, circa 1950 |
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| Failing's Service, Baker, California, 1957 |
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| Golden Slot, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1957 |
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| Vegas Vic, Pioneer Club, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1957 |
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| Blue Jay Motel neon sign, Salem, Virginia, circa 1960s |
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| Harold's Club, Reno, Nevada, circa 1960s |
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| Holiday East Motel, Highspire, Pennsylvania, circa 1960s |
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| Monterey Motel neon sign, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1960s |
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| Motel neon sign, circa 1960s |
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| Mr. Peanut, Roanoke, Virginia, circa 1960 |
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| Motel Viking, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 1961 |
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| Vegas Vic, Pioneer Club, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 1961 |
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| Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 1963 |
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| "Welcome to Montana" sign, August 1965 |
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| "Welcome to Montana" sign, August 1965 |
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| "Welcome to North Dakota" sign, August 1965 |
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| Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 1965 |
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| Casino neon sign, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 1965 |
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| Elevation Sea Level, February 1966 |
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| Fish of the Desert, February 1966 |
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| Outlaw Inn, Wyoming, June 1968 |
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| Lido neon sign, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1969 |
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| Best Wishes Debbie and Dale, Holiday Inn, May 1970 |
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| Holiday Inn sign, May 1970 |
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| L&L Brown Derby Drive In, Los Angeles, California, circa 1970s |
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| Stop Sign, March 1973 |
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