This neon sign here in Windsor was just refreshed recently and is now the first local sign to have the unique status as the only sign on the city's heritage register! It's from 1954! I grew up two blocks away from this plaza and sign and hold it close to my heart, as I have so many memories amazing growing up in the 60s and 70s, basically going there almost every day for candy and groceries with my mother once a week. It's got a very Vegas look to it, and I'm so happy that they saved it and refreshed it!
The El Mocambo sign was taken down due to disrepair after the venue closed and was sold, however the new owners intend to open this summer and at some point the sign will return. One would hope concurrently.
This neon sign here in Windsor was just refreshed recently and is now the first local sign to have the unique status as the only sign on the city's heritage register! It's from 1954! I grew up two blocks away from this plaza and sign and hold it close to my heart, as I have so many memories amazing growing up in the 60s and 70s, basically going there almost every day for candy and groceries with my mother once a week. It's got a very Vegas look to it, and I'm so happy that they saved it and refreshed it!
Most people on this forum don't need to see this sign in full to know what it is. Looking forward to seeing it refurbished and installed on Victoria street.
source: https://www.thestar.com
Also looking forward to the Sam's signs going up at Dundas Square.
The El Mocambo sign was taken down due to disrepair after the venue closed and was sold, however the new owners intend to open this summer and at some point the sign will return. One would hope concurrently.
To me, the three "great signs of Toronto (commercial category)" were always El Mocambo, Sam's, and Zanzibar. Not in the same league, but still very Toronto would be Fran's Restaurants.
EDIT: How could I forget Honest Ed's? Doh!
Last edited by kwoldtimer; Jun 16, 2017 at 3:02 PM.
The El Mocambo sign was taken down due to disrepair after the venue closed and was sold, however the new owners intend to open this summer and at some point the sign will return. One would hope concurrently.
I like how Edmonton has a Neon Sign Museum. I'd love ot see something like that in Toronto, though the area around Dundas Square is kind of turning into one with the Mirvish and Sam's Signs.
I like how Edmonton has a Neon Sign Museum. I'd love ot see something like that in Toronto, though the area around Dundas Square is kind of turning into one with the Mirvish and Sam's Signs.
It would be pretty brilliant if more and more of these old signs come to YDS. Would probably look really cool mixed in with the LED boards. Shame Honest Ed's is tucked away around the corner.
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