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The Signs of Yesterday’s Times

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Who doesn’t LOVE kitschy, vintage signs?  Not sure if these are more “Mad Men,” or “Darren on Bewitched,” but enjoy these gems, preserved from advertising’s golden years.  All are in Historic Mount Airy.  Click the pic for the location.

Starlite Motel on Highway 52 north of Mount Airy, NC
Floyd’s Barber Shop on Main St Mount Airy, NC
Very cool storefronts next to the recreation of the Mayberry Courthouse from the Andy Griffith Show.
Recreation of Wally’s Service Station from the Andy Griffith Show
Recreation of the Mayberry Courthouse from the Andy Griffith Show.
Very cool and tall “Young Enterprises” sign on Highway 52 on north side of town.
Old vintage Coca-Cola clock on side of Wally’s Service Station
Snappy Lunch is a cozy diner located on Main Street in Mount Airy, NC. The diner is best known for its massive Pork Chop Sandwich and connection to the famous actor Andy Griffith.
The Earle Theater was build in 1938.
Odell’s Sandwich Shop road sign.
Odell’s Sandwich Shop building sign.
Great side of building painted sign.
Great working neon sign at the Dairy Center.
Pioneer Printing Company.
Speedy Chef trash cans with nice vintage imagery. Even better than the main sign.
Great hat sign at The Derby Restaurant.

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