Working with the store's new owners, Des Plaines, Illinois, officials have committed $20,000 to restore it.
Joy Matthiessen, director of the historical society, said it was erected in 1957 and is part of the visual landscape.
Sadly, old signs like this are disappearing very quickly. Problems are difficulty of upkeep, restrictive sign ordinances (especially for signs hanging over the sidewalk like the Sugar Bowl's.
Another great sign is the Northgate Shopping Center in Aurora, and the Marshall Field's sign in Chicago. There are also some "ghost signs."
"In cases such as Wrigley Field's marquee or the Chicago Theatre sign, the building itself is the main target of protection. Less common, preservationists say, is securing landmark status for what some have dubbed 'Roadside Americana'."
More to Come. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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