Vintage Signs of America - Paperback

by Debra Jane Seltzer (Author)

A nostalgic journey through America's vintage signs, celebrating their art, history, and preservation.

Debra Jane Seltzer's collection showcases stunning vintage signs from the 1920s to the 1970s, focusing on neon, opal glass, and plastic designs. This visual tour highlights the unique craftsmanship and cultural significance of these roadside landmarks. From pizza chefs to diving women, these signs evoke personal memories and connect us to a bygone era of mom-and-pop businesses.

Explore the vulnerability of these signs due to deterioration and changing laws. Discover the efforts to save, restore, and relocate them through community action and museum collections. This is for anyone who appreciates American culture, roadside architecture, and the art of vintage signage. See them and shoot them while you can.

Author Biography

Debra Jane Seltzer has been documenting signs, buildings, and statues for more than 15 years. Her website, RoadsideArchitecture.com, features over 60,000 photos. Since 2007, Debra Jane has been writing about vintage signs for the Society for Commercial Archeology Journal. She lives in Ventura, California.