Castle in the Sand Hotel
Ocean City, NJ
Photo courtesy Matthias Tippner

Here's another sign from Ocean City with bright and colorful neon. The Embers sign displays the neon fish prominently. 12-06

Planters Mr. Peanut
New York City, NY
Photo courtesy Paul Bauke

Out near Times Square in New York City is this sign with the big Mr. Peanut. Planters is a company that began in 1906. Its character image of Mr. Peanut is as well known as the peanuts itself. For more information, see the Planters website. 01-07

Firestone
Hamden, CT
Photo and info courtesy Rick Ibsen

This Firestone sign is one of the rare ones in the Northeast with neon that lights up the night. 03-07

Hamden Plaza
Hamden, CT
Photo and info courtesy Rick Ibsen

The Hamden Plaza is located on Dixwell Ave in Hamden, CT. The Hamden plaza is one of the first, if not the first, strip type shopping center in the country. This sign has been there since at least the early 60's and probably longer. 03-07

Wall Hotel
Wall, PA
Photo courtesy Jim Zahniser

Wall, PA is home to the Wall Hotel. Check out the neon blade marquee on this gem. 01-08

Coca-Cola Store
Weirs Beach, NH
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The red neon lettering really lights up the storefront at the Coca-Cola Store in Weirs Beach, NH. 12-07