Thursday, September 13, 2018

Glow - Neon Lights

Not too many years ago, the Rose Kennedy Greenway was a bustling highway. Now it's one of the cities best parks, in my opinion. With the highway buried beneath it, the greenway is a fantastic spot to stroll and enjoy the city views.

Often there are rotating public art installations which are pretty awesome. This summer these old neon signs from former local landmarks were on display. Relics from the state's past became art in the modern age!
 The Siesta Motel in Saugus c. 1950s
Bay State Auto Spring in Roxbury c. 1965
 European Resturant in Boston c. 1970s
Flying Yankee Restaurant in Auburn c. 1953
 State Line Potato Chips in Wilbraham c. 1950s
Fontaine's Resutrant in West Roxbury c. 1952
Cycle Center in Natick c. 1956
General Electic Radio in Roxbury c. 1925

Pretty cool to be able to see some pieces of local history, all together!
They really don't make 'em like they used to, that's for sure.


   

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15 comments:

  1. Handmade in IsraelSeptember 13, 2018 at 5:10 AM

    These are wonderful! Great shots - as always!

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  2. Shelbee on the EdgeSeptember 13, 2018 at 6:34 AM

    Tamar, these are super cool! I really like the cycle center one. What a fabulous walk back in time!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  3. BekahSeptember 13, 2018 at 7:19 AM

    Oh, wow! What a cool art display!! This is fun.

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  4. Meditations in MotionSeptember 13, 2018 at 7:19 AM

    I have been to Boston many times, but have never been on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. I will have to look it up next time I go. Great photos of the old neon signs!

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  5. TomSeptember 13, 2018 at 8:26 AM

    ...WOW, what a collection of neat signs!!!

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  6. Mary K.September 13, 2018 at 8:31 AM

    Such a cool display and all that rust only adds to the charm!

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  7. Michele MorinSeptember 13, 2018 at 8:45 AM

    What a fun blast from the past!

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  8. Dara @ Not In JerseySeptember 13, 2018 at 8:47 AM

    How cool! We have an old motel sign in our county museum, but I love the idea of an art display of them!

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  9. Gina KleinworthSeptember 13, 2018 at 9:38 AM

    That is VERY cool! Reminds of me of a place called the boneyard in Vegas - which is the neon sign museum - it's neat to see history that way.

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  10. Jill FoleySeptember 13, 2018 at 10:27 AM

    What a cool art display!

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  11. csuhpat1September 13, 2018 at 10:48 AM

    Holy Cow, those are so super cool. I would love to see that. Very nice. Thanks for sharing this. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.

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  12. LA PaylorSeptember 13, 2018 at 11:07 AM

    I just love neon sighs, especially old ones!

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  13. Carol @Comfort Spring StationSeptember 13, 2018 at 2:14 PM

    Love the neon sign collection - reminds me of my childhood.

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  14. Klara SSeptember 14, 2018 at 6:31 PM

    Ha, ha, I like this post. Makes me smile.
    Thank you for hosting.

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  15. IdaSeptember 20, 2018 at 1:55 PM

    Those were so cool! You always find the best things to share.

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