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Jesus Saves
IN
Photo courtesy Michelle K.

This Jesus Saves location in Indiana brings hope with its neon cross and bright neon lettering. 06-05

24 Hrs Coffee
IN
Photo courtesy Michelle K.

The neon lettering advertising 24 HRS Coffee is a familiar display seen at many locations. This sign brings comfort to many a roadside traveler. 06-05

Dotty's Chapeaux Boutique
St. Joseph, IN
Photo courtesy Michelle K.

The glow from this pink sign is the rather eye-catching signage advertising the business Dotty's Chapeaux Boutique, located in St. Joseph, IN. 06-05

Smithereen Exterminators
Chicago, IL
Photo courtesy Dennis Dixson

Here's a nice neon shot of the Smithereen Exterminators sign. Check out the image of the neon mouse at this Chicago, IL location. 06-06

Colgate
Clarksville, IN
Photo and info courtesy Doug Harvey

When you travel north out of Louisville Ky. on I-65, the neon Colgate sign and its clock is one of the first things you will see on the Indiana side of the Ohio river, The clock is 40ft in diameter and is 100 years old (1906). It was originally on top of a building in Jersey City, NJ, and moved to Clarksville Indiana in 1922 when Colgate set up a toothpaste factory there. (Here's a shot of the clock that replaced it in Jersey City)

The neon was added in 1924 and locals say it is the second largest clock in the world, (supposedly the one in NJ that replaced it is the biggest at 50ft ). Sad to say but Colgate is moving its factory to Mexico and will close the Clarksville facility in 2008. The state of Indiana is listing the clock on its 10 most endangered historical sites list. No word yet on the fate of the old clock. Many thanks to Doug Harvey for info. 10-06

Garden Cleaners
Evergreen Park, IL
Photo and info courtesy Bruce R. Cassi / 2007

Garden Cleaners has been located on 95th Street in Evergreen Park for well over 45 years. This classic sweeping arrow sign was created by the Flashtric Sign Company in Chicago. Around 1996, a new owner took over and had the sign repaired so all 170 light bulbs would light up. In 2007, it is one of only five neon signs that remain in the village. 04-07

Naples Bakery
Evergreen Park, IL
Photo and info courtesy Bruce R. Cassi / 2004

Located 6 blocks west of Wolf's Bakery is Naples Bakery, which was formerly located at 69th and Paulina in Chicago. Naples moved to Evergreen Park in the 1950's. There are two neon script signs that grace the facade o the building. During the holiday season, a neon sign hangs in the front window that reads Merry Christmas - Happy New Year. 04-07

Majestic Pet Supplies (Removed)
Evergreen Park, IL
Photo and info courtesy Bruce R. Cassi / 1994

Majestic Pet Supplies was family owned and operated in the days before the Petsmarts came to town. This roof top mounted beacon could be seen for over a mile away. The words Birds, Fish, and Dogs would turn on and off continually, in sequence from the top down. In 1994, the business stopped selling pet supplies to focus on their other sideline business, dog grooming. The sign was dismantled on February 15, 1995. 04-07

Reichman Jewelers
Oak Lawn, IL
Photo and info courtesy Bruce R. Cassi / 2004

In the 1940's, Reichman Jewelers was located in the City of Chicago. They relocated to Oak Lawn in the 1960's. Reichman's has two neon signs, one on the building g and one on the pole next to the building. Both signs are constantly plagued by neon outages. 04-07

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