Vintage Neon Project
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Vintage Neon Project
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Todd Bates. ❤️s old neon. Seeking signs of the past.
My latest creation! An 11” reproduction of the (1950s era) Sea Dip Motel in Daytona Beach.
#mcm #midcenturymodern #vintageneon #motelsign
March 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
1/12th scale model of St. Petersburg’s iconic Sandman Motel sign.

#vintageneon #signgeeks #roadsideamerica
#retrosigns #wanderlust #signs #roadtrip #signsunited #neon #neonsign #motelsign
February 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
When I first moved to Seattle I couldn’t resist taking the plunge 🥶
January 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Whether you find it terrifying or terrific, the Circus Liquor sign in North Hollywood, CA is sure to grab your attention 🤡
#clown #vintageneon #neon #neonsign #roadsideamerica #signgeeks #signsunited
January 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
1:12 scale model of the iconic Sandman Motel sign in St. Petersburg, Florida #sandman #miniature #model #neonsign #vintage #vintageneon #stpete
January 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The (now gone) Elephant Car Wash sign delighted passersby in Seattle for decades. This was the first image I ever posted to Instagram. Since I’m dipping my toes into the bluesky universe, I think it’s a good pic to help get the ball rolling.
#neonsign #vintageneon #pinkelephant #seattle
January 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Visited Lakeland yesterday, they’ve got some great vintage signs over there. Most have been converted to LED, except this one. If you want to know what the other side of the sign says, you’ll just have to see for yourself 😉 #vintageneon #florida #lakeland #roadsideamerica #signgeeks
January 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The chicken church, Madeira Beach
November 16, 2024 at 8:52 PM