Society for Commercial Archeology
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Society for Commercial Archeology
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On the road since 1977, the SCA is an all-volunteer membership organization of neon lovers, diner fans, history buffs, and roadside explorers
The Fall 2025 SCA Journal is in the mail. 64 glorious pages! Here’s a sneak peek of Gloria Nash’s article on the remnants of the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair for all (with full text for members). sca-roadside.org/astral-fount...
JOURNAL SNEAK PEEK: Astral Fountains and Rocket Throwers - Society for Commercial Archeology
By Gloria R. Nash: The 1964–65 fair’s theme, “Peace Through Understanding,” focused on achieving world peace through global interdependence. Exhibits featured 80 nations, 24 states, and 45 corporation...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
For SCA fans seeking co-conspirators, we recommend BLAG, an international organization devoted to celebrating sign painting craft, community, and culture. bl.ag
BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture
Adventures in sign painting craft, community and culture with BLAG (Better Letters Magazine), the only print and online publication dedicated to the trade.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
SCA WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW: September 21, 2025 - Society for Commercial Archeology sca-roadside.org/sca-weekly-n...
SCA WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW: September 21, 2025 - Society for Commercial Archeology
Still alive
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September 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
SCA WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW: August 17, 2025 sca-roadside.org/sca-weekly-n...
SCA WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW: August 17, 2025 - Society for Commercial Archeology
A brighter future
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August 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
SCA WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW: August 10, 2025 - Society for Commercial Archeology sca-roadside.org/sca-weekly-n...
SCA WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW: August 10, 2025 - Society for Commercial Archeology
Mostly stories of salvation
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August 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
What a long, strange trip. Check out the SCA timeline as we close in on 5 decades of fun, scholarship, and roadside adventure. sca-roadside.org/the-sca-time...
The SCA Timeline & History | Society for Commercial Archeology
In 1976, the idea of forming an organization dedicated to commercial archeology is discussed. A year later, the SCA incorporated! Learn more about us here!
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August 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Enjoy last night's touching Zoom presentation - the SCA’s 62nd – by photographer Marcia Bricker Halprerin.
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ZOOM RECORDING: Marcia Bricker Halperin: When We All Met at Dubrow's Cafeteria - Society for Commercial Archeology
Recorded Wednesday, July 16, 2025: Join Marcia Bricker Halperin, a lifelong Brooklynite, who has been photographing the character and landscape of New York City since the 1970s. Her debut book of phot...
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July 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Everybody, back on the bus! Part 2 of guide Kevin Patrick’s Niagara Conference recap covers the third day tour of the New York side of the falls. sca-roadside.org/dr-patricks-...
Dr. Patrick’s Niagara Recap Part 2 - Society for Commercial Archeology
Everybody, back on the bus! Part 2 of guide Kevin Patrick’s Niagara Conference recap covers the third day tour of the New York side of the falls. Read Recap
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July 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Saving Speedee: had a good meeting with Downey city staff about the oldest McDonald's sign, recently damaged by unpermitted arch work. Neon experts Paul Greenstein and Dydia DeLyser advised on best restoration practices, gave a copy of their book. More at esotouric.substack.com/papacristosa...
June 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
SCA weekly roadside news recap, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation 25 most endangered places sca-roadside.org/sca-weekly-n...

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SCA WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW: May 11, 2025 - Society for Commercial Archeology
History hanging by a thread
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May 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM