Neon Sign

79 photos · 2008–2025

79 photographs tagged Neon Sign, 2008–2025.

Pillsbury A-Mill on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, with its rooftop flour sign above the former mill complex. — The Pillsbury A-Mill stands on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, with its rooftop “Pillsbury’s Best Flour” sign visible above the former milling complex. Completed in 1881, the mill was a major part of the flour industry that grew around nearby St. Anthony Falls, where water power drove large-scale grain processing. The brick industrial buildings are seen alongside newer residential towers and the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, showing the mix of historic industry, research facilities, and redevelopment along the riverfront.

Green Room neon sign in Minneapolis — The Green Room sign at Girard and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Person riding illuminated motorcycle past Bryant Lake Bowl neon sign on Lake Street, Minneapolis. — Night photo of Bryant Lake Bowl on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

SoHo Cafe during Hennepin Ave construction — SoHo Cafe on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during major road construction.

Waldorf Towers Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach lit with neon at dusk — The Waldorf Towers Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida, is illuminated with neon signage and colored exterior lighting at dusk. The Art Deco hotel is part of the Miami Beach Architectural District in South Beach, which preserves 1930s and 1940s beachfront architecture.

Colony Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach lit by a blue vertical neon sign at night — The Colony Hotel on Ocean Drive in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, is illuminated by a vertical blue neon sign at night. The Art Deco hotel is in the Miami Beach Architectural District, and the neighboring Boulevard Hotel sign is visible beside it.

Starlite Hotel neon facade in Miami Beach with a lit palm tree in the foreground. — The Starlite Hotel in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, is illuminated at dusk with its neon hotel signage visible along the facade. The Art Deco-era property stands on the Ocean Drive streetscape, which is known for its historic hotels and nightlife-oriented businesses.

Starlite Hotel vertical neon sign on an Art Deco facade in Miami Beach. — The Starlite Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, features a vertical neon sign on its Art Deco facade. The hotel is in South Beach, within the Miami Beach Architectural District, where many 1930s and 1940s resort buildings remain.

Ghost Molly's Showboat Saloon, a karaoke bar on the main strip in Wisconsin Dells, features red awnings and neon signage. — Ghost Molly's Showboat Saloon operates on the main downtown strip of Wisconsin Dells, a tourist town on the Wisconsin River. The bar advertises karaoke nights on its marquee, one of several themed nightlife spots clustered along the same block. Wisconsin Dells built its identity on waterparks and family attractions by day, but its downtown strip fills with bars and karaoke venues once the sun goes down.

Former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis displays a yellow patch where its Jack Daniels mural was removed. — The former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis is visible at night, featuring a prominent yellow patch where its long-standing Jack Daniels mural was recently removed. This establishment, a known concert venue and nightclub in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, ceased operations in 2017. Months later, the property was acquired by The Joint Bar, located adjacent to it.

Lit up theater sign in Minneapolis — Lit up sign at the Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. January 2024.

Guacaya Bistreaux Caribbean tapas and cocktail bar neon sign glows blue above the storefront on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis. — Guacaya Bistreaux opened on Washington Avenue North in the Warehouse District in 2022, serving Caribbean-inspired small plates and cocktails. The restaurant's name blends "guacamole" and "caya," a colloquial Caribbean term.

Beatlejuice on the marquee at downtown theatre — The Orpheum Theatre, a historic venue in downtown Minneapolis, hosting the musical "Beetlejuice". Opened in 1921, the Orpheum is a significant example of Beaux-Arts architecture and has long served as a premier destination for touring Broadway shows and other live performances in the Twin Cities.

A neon horse sign illuminates a business window on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, a common mid-20th century commercial sign style. — A neon horse sign illuminates the window of a business on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. This type of signage was common in the mid-20th century, used to attract customers to businesses along busy commercial streets. Lyndale Avenue has historically been a significant commercial corridor in Minneapolis, with many businesses utilizing vibrant neon to stand out.

Franklin-Nicollet Liquor Store vintage sign with drive-in and store signage on Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis. — Franklin-Nicollet Liquor Store, Minneapolis, is identified by a large roadside sign on Nicollet Avenue. The store’s drive-in service sign remains part of the property’s long-standing retail frontage.

Franklin-Nicollet Liquor Store's vintage neon sign at Franklin and Nicollet Avenues in Minneapolis. — Franklin-Nicollet Liquor Store sits at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis's Whittier neighborhood. Its sign, with a "Drive-In" marquee mounted above the main liquor lettering, a style of mid-20th-century commercial signage once common along the city's major avenues.

Yodobashi Camera Head Store neon sign on facade in Shinjuku, Tokyo. — Yodobashi Camera's Head Store sits near the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, one of the busiest rail terminals in the world. The chain got its start in 1960 as a camera shop in Yodobashi, western Tokyo, before expanding into a nationwide electronics retailer with more than 20 outlets across the city. The Shinjuku complex spreads across several separate buildings, each specializing in a different product category, from cameras and computers to home appliances and watches. Rooftop signage in Japanese and English marks the store's various sections, a fixture of the Shinjuku skyline since the chain's expansion into the neighborhood in the 1970s.

Green Room neon sign illuminates the nightclub's storefront in Uptown Minneapolis, advertising live music, food, and drink. — The sign at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis. The Green Room is a popular staple of the area that has consistent live music.

Vintage McDonald's neon sign with "Speedee" mascot in Green Bay, Wisconsin. — One of the few surviving original McDonald’s neon signs still standing in the United States is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Installed during the era before the Golden Arches fully defined the brand, the sign features “Speedee,” the chain’s early mascot introduced in the 1950s to promote the company’s streamlined “Speedee Service System.” The illuminated red-and-yellow marquee—advertising hamburgers and boasting “Over 100 Million Sold”—reflects the rapid national expansion of the franchise during its formative years. Today it serves as both a functioning restaurant sign and a preserved piece of mid-century fast-food history.

Al's Hamburgers neon sign in Green Bay during winter snowfall. — The glowing neon “EAT” sign at Al’s Hamburgers stands out against the snowy backdrop of winter in Minneapolis. The sign, with its bright mid-century colors and bold lettering, has been part of the business’s identity since the diner opened in 1934. Its classic styling reflects the era when small neighborhood restaurants relied on eye-catching storefront signs to draw in passing traffic. Light snow gathers on the striped awning below, adding a seasonal layer to one of the area’s longstanding local landmarks.

Lynlake Barber Shop neon sign on Lyndale in Minneapolis — The Lyn-Lake Barber Shop, located on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, is illuminated by a vibrant neon sign.

Neon sign reading "Vintage Home Decor Gifts" outside a Minneapolis shop window. — This neon sign advertises "Vintage Home Decor Gifts," a shop selling secondhand furnishings and decorative items in Minneapolis.

State Theater neon sign on Highway 1 in Ely, Minnesota, with parked vehicles and storefronts. — The State Theater anchors Sheridan Street in downtown Ely, a small city on Minnesota's Iron Range that serves as a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Ely's downtown developed around the mining and outfitting trades that supported the surrounding iron mines and, later, canoe-country tourism. Sheridan Street, part of State Highway 1, remains the town's main commercial corridor, lined with small businesses like Kerntz Appliance that have served the community for decades.

Gold Medal Flour neon sign atop a grain elevator in downtown Minneapolis. — The Gold Medal Flour sign marks the former Washburn-Crosby Company mill complex along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Washburn-Crosby, a predecessor of General Mills, adopted the Gold Medal name in 1880 after its flour won top honors at a Millers' International Exhibition in Cincinnati. The rooftop sign has stood above the mill district since the early 20th century, a period when Minneapolis produced more flour than any other city in the world. The surrounding complex, including the Washburn A Mill, is now preserved as part of the Mill City Museum and the St. Anthony Falls Historic District.

Vintage Neon “Park” Sign in Downtown Minneapolis — A classic vertical “PARK” marquee glows in red and magenta neon, marking one of downtown Minneapolis’s older parking structures that date back to the mid-20th century. These illuminated signs were once a staple of the city’s core, guiding drivers through the dense commercial grid before digital wayfinding and modern garages became standard. Many of these vintage markers survive as quiet architectural artifacts, attached to early high-rise buildings constructed during the postwar retail boom. Their hand-bent tubing and heavy steel housings reflect a period when neon craftsmanship was central to the city’s nighttime identity, especially along corridors near Nicollet Avenue, Hennepin Avenue, and the warehouse district.

NSP neon sign and industrial smokestacks at a former Northern States Power generating station on Red Wing's Mississippi River waterfront. — The NSP sign marks the former Northern States Power generating station on the Mississippi River waterfront in Red Wing, Minnesota. Northern States Power built the plant as part of a riverfront industrial corridor that relied on the river for water and shipping access. The company merged with New Century Energies in 2000 to form Xcel Energy, and the old sign remains as a marker of that earlier era.

Brit's Pub neon sign on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis advertises Newcastle Brown Ale. — Brit's Pub on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis is a British-style bar and restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. Its neon signage advertises Newcastle Brown Ale.

CC Club on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis at night with neon window signs. — CC Club on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is shown at night with its exterior sign and neon window displays. The bar’s facade is lit by overhead fixtures, and liquor brand signs glow inside the front window.

Hi Lo Diner neon sign in South Minneapolis May 2020 — The Hi-Lo Diner, a restored 1950s Fodero dining car, glows with neon and interior lighting on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. Originally built in New Jersey, this diner car was transported to Minnesota and refurbished before reopening in 2016. Its stainless-steel exterior and classic mid-century design evoke the golden age of American roadside diners.

Lowry Hill Liquor Store Neon Sign on Lake Street — The Lowry Hill Liquor Store, located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, is illuminated by its prominent neon signage. Established in 1985, the store has served the Lowry Hill neighborhood for decades, offering delivery and curbside pickup services.

Dulono's Pizza sign lit at night in Downtown Minneapolis — Dulono's Pizza, a long-standing establishment in downtown Minneapolis, is illuminated by its distinctive neon signage.

Westside Hair Care neon sign illuminates a brick storefront at night in St. Paul. — WestSide Hair Care sits at 450 on the city's West Side, a neighborhood south of downtown across the Mississippi River known for its historically Latino and immigrant community. The West Side was annexed by St. Paul in the late 19th century and has long been a working-class enclave, home to small, independently run storefronts like this one along its commercial corridors.

Ragstock neon storefront on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — The neon sign for Ragstock, a vintage and used clothing store, glows on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This establishment, known for its selection of new and used apparel, contributes to the area's reputation as a center for independent businesses and alternative fashion. Uptown Minneapolis has historically been a dynamic commercial and cultural district, characterized by its unique shops and community events. The prominent neon display of Ragstock enhances the neighborhood's distinctive streetscape and draws shoppers seeking affordable, retro clothing.

Planet Soccer Storefront, Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis — Planet Soccer is a soccer specialty retailer on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, carrying cleats, jerseys, and gear for local players and clubs. The shop's neon window display, built around a globe and soccer ball motif, has long marked its storefront along this stretch of Lyndale.

Lupita Nail Salon storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night with neon "OPEN" sign and customers visible inside. — A barbershop sits along Lake Street in Minneapolis, marked by a red and white barber pole at its corner entrance. A barber tends to a customer while others wait nearby on red chairs.

Neon Lyles sign at a bar in Minneapolis — Liquor Lyle's Bar & Restaurant, a long-standing establishment on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, is pictured here during winter. Founded in 1963, the venue has served as a neighborhood fixture, offering both liquor and food.

Stella's Fish Cafe neon sign illuminates a brick building on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during snowfall. — Stella's Fish Cafe was a seafood restaurant on Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Nail & Spa neon signs advertise nails, facial waxing, and eyelash extension services. — Minneapolis Nail & Spa in Minneapolis is identified by neon window signs for nails, facial waxing, and eyelash extension services. The illuminated signage uses blue, green, red, and yellow lettering across the storefront windows.

Hum's Liquors neon sign on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. — Hum's Liquors on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is identified by a large neon sign with the words “FAST SERVICE.” The sign is mounted above the storefront and includes red lettering with a field of small white bulbs. A second neon sign is partially visible along the building edge.

Treat Yo Self neon sign on Lake Street — A neon sign reading "Treat Yo Self" illuminates a retail space on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The sign is mounted on a wall covered in artificial pink flowers, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere for customers. The surrounding decor, including a hanging rattan chair and shelves stocked with beauty products, suggests the establishment is a boutique or spa. Lake Street is a major commercial corridor in Minneapolis, known for its diverse businesses and cultural significance.

The Ink Lab tattoo shop neon signs in a Minneapolis storefront window. — The Ink Lab tattoo shop in Minneapolis displays neon signage in its storefront window. The signs identify the business, advertise tattoo services, and list the shop as open during posted hours.

Stone Arch Bridge and Gold Medal Flour sign in Mill Ruins Park, Minneapolis. — Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis preserves the remains of the Washburn “A” and Pillsbury “A” flour mills along the Mississippi River. The Stone Arch Bridge, completed in 1883 as a railroad crossing, now carries pedestrians and cyclists. The Gold Medal Flour sign marks the former milling district on the riverfront.

Lit up water tower and pillsbury neon sign — The former Pillsbury flour mill near downtown Minneapolis. It's since been renovated into condos.

Cowboy Slim's neon sign glows red on a brick building at Hennepin and Lagoon avenues in Uptown Minneapolis. — Cowboy Slim’s Saloon stands at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Pillsbury A Mill's illuminated neon sign glows red above the Mississippi River at night in Minneapolis. — The historic Pillsbury A Mill stands illuminated on the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. Once the world's largest flour mill, this National Historic Landmark played a crucial role in Minneapolis's development as a milling center.

Mahmoud Abumayyaleh, owner of Cup Foods, stands outside his store at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — Cup Foods sits at the corner of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, the site where George Floyd died on May 25, 2020. Mahmoud Abumayyaleh, whose family has owned the store since 1990, closed the business in the aftermath and reopened it weeks later amid the memorial that grew around the intersection. The surrounding area, known as George Floyd Square, remained a gathering place for mourners and protesters through the summer of 2020, with barricades limiting vehicle traffic at the intersection for more than a year afterward.

Illuminated green neon Midtown Exchange sign atop a brick building at night in Minneapolis. — Midtown Exchange is a historic building in the Midtown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Originally constructed as a Sears warehouse, the structure has been redeveloped as a mixed-use facility housing retail, office, and residential spaces. The building's illuminated neon sign has become a recognizable landmark in the area.

Gold Medal Flour seen from Boom Island in May 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Boom Island in May 2020. Gold Medal Flour and Northstar Blankets neon signs visible across the Mississippi River.

Red neon "Park Here" sign with arrow and parking rate board in downtown Minneapolis. — A vintage neon sign advertising parking in downtown Minneapolis. The red neon lettering reads "PARK HERE" with a directional arrow, typical of mid-20th-century commercial signage. Below the sign, a parking rate board s pricing for short-term parking, showing $8 for 0–2 hours.

NIcollet Island Inn on Nicollet Island — The Nicollet Island Inn, a landmark along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, occupies a 19th-century brick and limestone structure originally built in the 1890s as an industrial facility. Converted into a hotel and restaurant in the 1970s, it retains its historic character with exposed stone walls and vintage architectural details. Illuminated signage and soft outdoor lighting highlight the inn’s distinctive facade, with the iconic Pillsbury’s Best Flour sign visible across the river, linking the scene to the city’s milling heritage.

Grain Belt Beer neon sign glowing above West River Parkway at night in Minneapolis. — The Grain Belt Beer sign illuminates West River Parkway along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The neon sign is a longtime advertising fixture visible from the parkway, which runs along the river's west bank near downtown. The parkway serves as a recreational corridor through the city's riverfront area.

Jack Daniels guitar mural and neon signs illuminate Whiskey Junction nightclub on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis. — Whiskey Junction sits on Cedar Avenue in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, a stretch long associated with live music venues near the University of Minnesota's West Bank. The building's side wall carries a large hand-painted mural advertising Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, styled around an electric guitar, alongside signage for "Live at the Whiskey." Next door, The Joint Bar and The Cabooze occupy the same block, part of a cluster of music clubs that has defined this stretch of Cedar Avenue for decades.

Infinity Smokes in Downtown Minneapolis — Infinity Smokes at 814 Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis.

Icy downtown Minneapolis street beside a skyway parking ramp at night — A snow-covered street in downtown Minneapolis runs past a skyway-connected parking ramp at night. Icicles hang in the foreground, and neon signs mark the parking entrance and rate information.

Neon sign reading California Zephyr with a Bay Bridge and skyline design, National Railroad Museum. — The California Zephyr began service in 1949, jointly operated by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Denver & Rio Grande Western; and Western Pacific railroads. It ran between Chicago and Oakland, California, covering roughly 2,500 miles with Vista-Dome cars that let passengers view the Rockies and the Sierra Nevada. Western Pacific promoted the route with imagery of the San Francisco Bay Bridge and skyline, tying the train's western terminus to California's most recognizable city. The service ended in 1970 as passenger rail declined nationwide, though Amtrak later revived the name for a Chicago-to-Emeryville route in 1983.

Felix's Sea Foods neon sign glows green and red above the restaurant entrance in New Orleans' French Quarter. — Felix's Sea Foods sign marks the restaurant entrance in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The business, established in 1946, is a long-running seafood restaurant associated with oysters and other Gulf Coast fare. Its neon storefront sign is part of the commercial signage along the Quarter's restaurant and nightlife corridors.

Ronny’s Original Steak House neon sign and booths inside the Chicago Loop restaurant. — Ronny’s Original Steak House in Chicago’s Loop is a cafeteria-style steakhouse established in 1963. The restaurant operated as an affordable, quick-service dining spot for downtown workers, theatergoers, and travelers. Its neon window sign and booth seating are part of the restaurant’s mid-century Loop dining character.

Jewelers Center neon sign at 5 South Wabash Avenue in Chicago’s Loop. — The Jewelers Center sign on South Wabash Avenue identifies the Mallers Building at 5 South Wabash in Chicago’s Loop. The building is a central address in Jewelers Row, a downtown district known for jewelry wholesalers, retailers, repair shops, and gem dealers. The center houses independent jewelry businesses offering sales, custom design, and repair services.

First National Bank Building with illuminated neon sign at dusk in downtown St. Paul. — The First National Bank Building dominates the St. Paul skyline at dusk. The Art Deco structure, completed in 1929, is identifiable by its distinctive "1st" neon sign atop the tower. Located on Bellows Street in downtown St. Paul, the building remains a prominent landmark in the city's commercial district.

St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis, Neon Signs — Looking down Main Street in Minneapolis. St. Anthony Main and Pillsbury's Best Flour signs visible in the background.

Radio City Music Hall neon sign glows orange and blue on Manhattan's facade at night. — The neon signage for Radio City Music Hall in New York City illuminates the building's facade at night. Opened in 1932, Radio City Music Hall was designed by architect Edward Durell Stone and interior designer Donald Deskey as a premier venue for vaudeville and musical productions. It quickly became a landmark of Art Deco architecture and a cultural hub in Manhattan. Today, the venue continues to host a variety of live performances, including concerts, stage shows, and the annual Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes.

Times Square intersection at night displays illuminated billboards, theater signage, and traffic on Broadway in Manhattan. — Times Square, Manhattan, appears from Broadway at night with heavy traffic, illuminated advertising displays, and theater district signage including The Book of Mormon. Street signs for a bike path and left-turn lane mark this section of Midtown's traffic network. The area is one of New York City's principal commercial and entertainment districts, where Broadway theaters, retail advertising, and through traffic converge.

Neon marquee for Rainbow Room, Observation Deck, and NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. — Rainbow Room and NBC Studios marquee at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan. The sign also directs visitors to the Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center. It marks one of the entrance canopies at the NBC facilities in the Art Deco complex.

Illuminated neon sign for Angelo's Pizza Italian restaurant on a brick building facade in Midtown Manhattan. — Angelo's Pizza sign in Midtown Manhattan marks an Italian restaurant on a commercial block near the Ed Sullivan Theater. Its illuminated vertical sign projects from the building facade, a common form of streetside identification in New York City's dense entertainment and dining districts. The business name and restaurant designation make the sign the primary identifier of the establishment.

Red neon Pepsi-Cola sign illuminated against modern residential towers in Long Island City, Queens. — The iconic Pepsi-Cola sign glows in red neon along the East River waterfront in Long Island City, Queens. The landmark sign, originally installed in 1936, now stands in front of modern residential towers and remains a prominent feature of the New York City skyline.

The Armory and Gold Medal Flour sign in Downtown Minneapolis — The Gold Medal Flour seen in the distance with the Minneapolis Armory in the foreground. The Armory is noiw a concert venue after being a parking garage for a long time.

Third Avenue Bridge crosses the Mississippi River with the Gold Medal Flour sign and downtown Minneapolis skyline illuminated at dusk. — The Third Avenue Bridge crosses the Mississippi River just downstream from Saint Anthony Falls, linking downtown Minneapolis to the university area to the east. Completed in 1918, it's a concrete arch span designed by engineer Kristoffer Olsen Oustad with a slight curve to fit the site's geology. Below it, the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam helps vessels pass the falls, while the Gold Medal Flour sign, raised above the old Washburn-Crosby mill site in 1908, still marks the skyline behind it.

Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main — The Minneapolis skyline is visible in the distance, with US Bank Stadium prominently featured. In the foreground, the historic Stone Arch Bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the St. Anthony Main district to the city's core. Originally built in 1883 for the Great Northern Railway, the bridge is now a pedestrian and bicycle path, offering views of the river and the former industrial buildings that once defined this area.

The Gold Medal Flour neon sign illuminates a historic grain elevator in downtown Minneapolis, a reminder of the city's industrial past. — The "Gold Medal Flour" neon sign stands atop a historic grain elevator in downtown Minneapolis. This sign has been a prominent feature of the city's industrial waterfront for decades, advertising a brand that originated in the late 19th century. The grain elevator itself represents Minneapolis's past as a major milling and transportation hub for agricultural products.

Gold Medal Park in Minneapolis with the Guthrie Theater and Gold Medal Flour sign at night. — Gold Medal Park in Minneapolis's Mill District sits beside the Guthrie Theater near the Mississippi riverfront. The park opened in 2007 on land tied to the area's former flour-milling district. The Gold Medal Flour sign marks the historic Washburn-Crosby milling complex near Mill City Museum.

Lit up neon sign reading Gold Medal Flour, Minneapolis — Gold Medal Flour and US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis.

Calhoun Square in Minneapolis lit by neon signs at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street. — Calhoun Square, a mall located at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, is illuminated at night. The building features a large neon sign for "Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues," alongside other businesses like "Sushi Tango" and "Roti Osha Thai."

Calhoun Square, a brick corner building with neon signs for Famous Dave's and other businesses, illuminated at night at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. — Calhoun Square mall located at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.

The Owatonna Power Plant in Owatonna, Minnesota, is illuminated by a neon sign at dusk. — The Owatonna Power Plant in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Clermont Hotel Motor Hotel sign in Atlanta, Georgia, at sunset. — The Clermont Hotel Motor Hotel sign stands in Atlanta, Georgia, near the Clermont Lounge. The motel sign is a longtime roadside landmark associated with the Clermont Hotel, which opened in 1937. It remains one of the most recognizable signs in the Poncey-Highland area.

Illuminated neon sign for Broadway Liquors on a brick building in North Minneapolis. — Broadway Liquors is a retail liquor store located on Broadway in North Minneapolis. The establishment's neon signage, characteristic of mid-20th century commercial storefronts, identifies the business and its street presence. Neon signs such as this were standard features of neighborhood commercial districts, providing wayfinding and establishing visual identity along commercial corridors.

Rock N Roll Bar neon sign features red flame shapes and blue lettering. — The Rock N Roll Bar neon sign is mounted on a dark exterior surface at a bar. Red flame-shaped neon rises above a yellow guitar-like outline, with the venue name spelled in blue tubing. The sign uses bar and music-club imagery to identify the business after dark.

Coyote Ugly saloon in Las Vegas — The Coyote Ugly Saloon, a bar and dance hall, is a popular entertainment venue located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Known for its lively atmosphere and female bartenders who dance on the bar, the establishment has become a recognizable part of the city's nightlife. The neon signage, a common feature in Las Vegas, highlights the establishment's name and its function as a bar and dance saloon.

New York-New York Hotel and Casino entrance glows with neon signs and illuminated marquee on the Las Vegas Strip at night. — New York-New York Hotel and Casino opened on January 3, 1997, on the Las Vegas Strip at the corner of Tropicana Avenue. The resort was developed by Primm Valley Resorts and designed to echo the Manhattan skyline, with towers modeled after real New York skyscrapers including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. A 150-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty stands near the entrance, along with scaled versions of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Grand Central Terminal facade. The property's roller coaster, built by Bolliger & Mabillard, loops around the exterior of the casino and was one of the first thrill rides integrated into a Las Vegas hotel complex. MGM Resorts International has owned and operated the property since its 2005 acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group.

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