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Order your copy of the Saving Neon guidebook at sfneon.org

Kudos to everyone in Dan Jose who helped recover the Orchard Supply Hardware sign that disappeared under mysterious circumstances. This signs speaks to history of San Jose when it was home to orchards... To help restore this sign go to San Jose Signs Project on FB. #neon #neonsigns #roadsideamerica (at San Jose, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs1s8C_FKNg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16d51sysi70wz

Li Po lantern and porcelain signs are restored to their former brilliance ! Thanks to Li Po, Lily Lo, Darcy Bender @sfoewd SF Shines, and Arrow Sign Co. #sfneon #signgeeks #signhunters #neonlights #sfchinatown #vintageneon (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpudwAAl7Iy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vkruxskkx16b

SAVE THE DATE — April 26-28 2019, San Francisco: We’re doing it again! After our inaugural festival sold out completely, we are busy planning another Neon Speaks for 2019! This one will be packed with symposium talks, demos, panel discussions, tours, case studies, collaborations, films, and action items for creating a future where neon survives and thrives. More info coming soon! Dont miss the early bird discounted registration, sign up for mailing list at to get festival updates at neonspeaks.org https://www.instagram.com/p/BpaFgX6HbeE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=120vfvqpaj51q

Will Durham talking about @nevadaneonproject at the @neonspeaks symposium spotlight forum. Thanks to everyone who presented, supported, volunteered, or sponsored Neon Speaks. We loved producing the weekend and the opportunity to connect with so many historic neon advocates... (at Tenderloin Museum)

Flashback to Fremont Street for Saint Patrick’s Day. Reno needs a little extra luck as more old signs are in the shadow of the wrecking ball. You can help @nevadaneonproject ... (at Reno, Nevada)

Give a ham to save the dancing neon pig of San Jose! Benefit tomorrow. Details at preservation.org (at San Jose, California)

Heart O'Town in Reno is our favorite valentine. Thanks, Will Durham , for saving it from the wrecking ball!

Happy Birthday to Al, the nicest husband in the world. Celebrating today @bungalowintheboulders in Joshua Tree. Can’t recommend this place enough—I don’t use the word magical very often, but it is apropos. Thanks to all the #signgeeks who posted about this place. And thanks to Carey for saving all these vintage signs. (at Joshua Tree, California)

Al has a solo neon talk tomorrow at #NerdNiteSF. Be there for neon, dark matter, and gray matter. (at Rickshaw Stop)

Bonnie Brae neighborhood ice cream. Yes, they make it there! Love how the words ice cream project into the night sky. (at Denver, Colorado)

Love the elegant S, K and R on this sign. Bumper car ride with Denver friends... (at Lakeside Amusement Park)

My other favorite ride and neon sign. Lakeside Amusement park is a time tunnel in itself. (at Lakeside Amusement Park)

I first saw this diner in John Bader's beautiful painting book "Diner". Thanks @johnbaeder for inspiring me to see the real thing! (at Bendix Diner)

Sign painted on closed gate at the Eastern Bakery, one of the oldest storefronts in Chinatown. 720 Grant Avenue SF. (at Chinatown)

Valmy, Nevada November 8, 2007

Nardy's TV, Plains, PA