Check out this sign out front of the Market Spot Groceries in Alameda.
MP Variety
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
Here's a roadside sign faded by the sun advertising the MP Variety
store in Oakland.
Stephen's Meat Products (Demolished)
San Jose, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
In San Jose is a real porker of a sign. This marquee for Stephen's
Meat Products has advertised this meat business for many years.
The piggy appears to be quite happy, probably because he also lights up
at night. See the Lost Treasures feature on Stephen's Meat Products for more information.
UPDATE 10/08 : The Stephen's Meat Products building was razed over in November 2007. In 2005, San Jose's redevelopment agency parcels of land occupied by Stephen's for a future baseball stadium. The site is now a 140-space parking lot. 10-08
Dutch Boy Paints
Oakland, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's a close-up of the Dutch Boy Paints icon on this hardware store
sign that still remains from the streamline era.
ACME Co.
Oakland, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The ACME Fire Extinguisher Co. sign still catches the
eye off the main boulevard in Oakland with its saturated yellow and red
colors.
The Alley
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
Here are a couple of shots of The Alley in Oakland, CA. Check
out the black cats on this interesting marquee.
Aiello's Furniture
Antioch, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
Here's a shot of an old furniture sign for Aiello's Furniture
of Antioch, CA.
Albert Brown Mortuary
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Devil Doll
Here's a rooftop sign advertising the Albert Brown Mortuary in Oakland, California. Not sure if the sign is still neon these days.