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Signs of the Times: Arizona’s Golden Age of Neon & Signs

October 20, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

The rise of car travel in the 40s, 50s and 60s meant that thousands of people were traversing the broad expanses of the Southwest looking for new landscapes and adventure. As the cars sped past, restaurants, motels, curio shops and gas stations needed large, bright signs to make an impression. This informative and entertaining visual presentation explores the social significance of the rise of commercial neon signs, and references the designers whose signs became iconic images that defined the West in the age of the automobile.

SB marshall shore slye 4 - WEBMarshall Shore, Arizona’s Hip Historian. His passion is uncovering the weird, the wonderful, and the obscure treasures from our past: the semi-forgotten people, places, and events that have made us who we are today. Shore uses storytelling magic, found film footage, old photographs, ephemera, and artifacts to bring our state’s heritage to life in entertaining and educational presentations.

Details

Date:
October 20, 2016
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

AZ Heritage Center
1300 N. College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281 United States
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Phone
480-929-0292
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