Today, neon exists in two main forms: vintage originals and LED-based faux-neon. Real neon signs are still around in retro-themed diners, especially along Route 66, where you can order favorites ...

And neon signs were popping up everywhere right in the middle of it all. "Neon really hit the U.S. in the late 1920s," Swormstedt says. "By the early to mid-1930s, every small town had at least ...

Often associated with seedy motels, strip clubs and Raymond Chandler novels, neon signs and even high art are making a surprising comeback in the Bay. Skip to content. All Sections.

The National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles, Oregon, is popular, too. Founder David Benko says, as interest in neon signs has gone up, so have prices and the number of pieces going to private ...

As neon signs disappeared around the country and some environmental groups opposed them, Las Vegas doubled down and built taller, more elaborate signs. “Neon stood out and stands out,” Green said.