Attention

Not far down the street from Camp Washington Chili is the American Sign Museum.The parking lot was a veritable graveyard of signage.I kept thinking of Lisa Simpson & Paul Anka’s “Just don’t look, just don’t look…” jingle.The entrance was clearly marked.The museum chronicles the history of signage, from painted letters to light bulbs to opal letters and finally to neon.It includes an impressive research library……and a workshop.Still can’t believe this ecological nightmare was an actual logo.Incorporated into the city street façades, in the “shop” windows, are mini-exhibits with tools and art books.I was tickled by the idea that at some point in history a clock would attract everyone’s attention.The blueprint to the McDonald’s neon sign was kind of breathtaking.This Big Boy sign was right next to the men’s restroom.These modern paintings in the style of old fashioned ads were gorgeous.Farewell, American Sign Museum!