Neon lights have been beacons of industry and modernity since they were introduced, en masse, in the early 20th century. One hundred years later, though, their method of production can still be ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Paul Stoakes came from England to Los Angeles in the mid-1980s with $40 in his pocket. He bummed around and did odd ...

Nostalgic neon from Spokane’s past glows by dusk each night in the yard of Chris and Liz Bovey’s West Plains home. The original signs once adorned favorite haunts – most gone now – like White Elephant ...

In his upcoming book ‘Neon Road Trip,’ photographer John Barnes captures a luminous part of advertising history Jennifer Nalewicki - Travel Correspondent For two-and-a-half years, photographer John ...

Glitz, grit and the vintage glow of urban America. Vegas Vic, an icon of the Las Vegas strip. Jan. 19, 1985.Credit...Scott Henry for The New York Times Supported by By Jeff Giles Before evolution hit ...

The saying goes, “Bright Lights, Big City” — and classic neon signs are a shining beacon of that legacy. But due to rent increases that are shuttering old-school establishments and cheap LED ...

Vintage neon signs have become a rare and treasured thing in the Valley. In fact, local preservationists estimate there are only around three dozen old-school illuminated displays still in operation ...