New York City has flirted with neon lights for most of the 20th century. While neon has seen a resurgence in fashion boutiques, actual historic signs are disappearing.
Check out these photographs from a tour lead by Thomas Rinaldi, author of New York Neon,?tag=viewingnyc-20 who has attempted to catalog the oldest surviving signs.
Read the accompanying article on Hyperallergic for more information about the history of neon lights.

Photo:
Allison Meier

Photo:
Allison Meier

Photo:
Allison Meier

Photo:
Allison Meier

Photo:
Allison Meier

Photo:
Allison Meier

Photo:
Allison Meier

Photo:
Allison Meier

Photo:
Allison Meier
via Hyperallergic
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