Kings Shoes (Removed)
Emeryville, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
This fine marquee used to sit atop this Emeryville business. The Kings
Shoes was once a stalwart in this old shopping district. Yes,
another Emeryville roadside sign is no more.
Christian Science
Alameda, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
Here's an old streamline sign outside of the Christian Science
reading room in Alameda, CA.
Eagles Hall
Alameda, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
This vertical sign outside the building for the Eagles
Hall in Alameda is a real head turner. Check out the large eagle on
the top of the sign. Not sure if this sign still exists.
Hollywood Furniture (Removed)
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
This faded sign used to sit on the rooftop of the Hollywood Furniture
Mart in Oakland. Well, just like how the lettering is gone, the
furniture store itself is now relegated to history.
Moulin Rouge
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
This Moulin Rouge features a windmill themed marquee
and lettering advertising its adult films.
Jack & Judy's Playhouse
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
Check out this old marquee for Jack & Judy's Playhouse. Not quite
sure what type of "playhouse" this Jack & Judy's is, and
whether or not this sign and business is still around in Oakland.
Island Market
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
The Island Market is located close to the Colonial Chapel,
whose sign is featured a little further below.
Colonial Chapel
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
The Colonial Chapel in Oakland, CA and its flashback
sign still exists in Oakland, CA. Check out the old time clock on the
marquee as well as the neon lettering. Imaging when this sign was first
put up and the neon lights were buzzing, and...