Saturday, November 21, 2009

A Sign Of The Times

Cichy's
Williamsburg, Massachusetts
Remember when neon signs were so popular?
They're still around but not like they used to be.
Cichy's Garage sign really brightens up a gray day.

22 comments:

Arkansas Patti said...

Who would have thought a neon sign would be so eye catching? Why Sunny of course. Love it.

f8hasit said...

My brother is VP of a sign company up in Michigan that specializes in neon. They have been REALLY busy as it's becoming quite popular again.

He even had aneon sign made for me last year for my birthday with his nickname for me on it. Very cool.
:-)

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Neon signs are so cool.

Those new fangled LED bright billboards are NOT COOL!!

Patty said...

Yes, they are hard to find. This little coffee shop here in our town, has one above their door that says, OPEN, and then every so often it will flash, so many flashes and then it stays lite for a while and starts over, it does catch your eye.

George said...

It is nice to see a neon sign. I personally think they look much better than some of these new digital signs that are popping up.

Cezar and Léia said...

A business that keeps its traditional ways for over 40 years is certainly something to respect!
God bless you!
Cezar

Beth Niquette said...

This sign is really wonderful in it's nostolgic feel--thank you so much for sharing!

Wanda said...

A soft glow is better than a bright glare...

Rae said...

I love the old neon signs. I wish they would make a come back.

Gail said...

I love neon signs. Hope they do come back.

Kay said...

Neon signs were always prettier than what they use now. I'm guessing though that they are not very energy saving.

Tricia said...

I have something for you over at my place, come take a look see!

BlossomFlowerGirl said...

Greetings fropm Australia.
You have some lovely photos here. I like especially the farm and valley ones - lovley places to be in.
The Cichy's Garage one reminds me of "Happy Days."
Enjoy your weekend.
Cheers.
Melbourne Daily Photo

L. D. Burgus said...

That is a very classy sign. At the art store today they were showing an artist work who has become a neon light artist. It was very large and was a word, can't remember what it said, but they did it in cursive.

Elaine said...

Nice photo!

Sue said...

I love em and am glad they are coming back into style. They sure light up the way...........

Pam said...

That's a great old 1964 sign, Sunny. What is old now seems to be new again, it sure dose brighten up the sky.

Lois said...

It is pretty! You don't see many of these any more.

Sandra said...

I do remember the old signs, every motel on the roads had a blinking one that kept us awake with flashing lights. we have many of them here now because someone is making them and selling them. they even hang them underneath the cars. this sign truly is a good one for a gray day.

ER said...

Wow, i haven't seen a neon sign since i left the States. Does this bring back memories! Great photo!

R. Ramesh said...

good one..btw, how u doing friend? long time no c..cheers..:)

Dory and the Mama said...

One of the reasons we love downtown Vegas vs. the "Strip" is the Neon lights that are downtown...LED seems to be taking over the strip!

Great eye Sunny!

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