Provident Bank Metal & Neon Raceway Sign

Single-faced sign is comprised of stainless steel letters outlined in neon on stainless steel raceway. Neon tubing is noviol gold.

Object Number : 1999.0013.0001

Type : signs/displays

Decade : 1950 - 1959

Object Height : 39 in.

Object Width : 146 in.

Object Depth : 9 in. (including raceway)

Object Weight : 800 lbs. (est.)

Object History :

Sign was “discovered” in the basement of the former offices of ST Media Group, located at 407 Gilbert Ave. in downtown Cincinnati. Actual date of acquisition is unknown. The sign showcases a very typical 50s construction with the stainless steel letters were very common out East in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.

Status : Exhibit

Location : Events Center

Contact Donor : 1

Date of Execution : Mid-1950's

Condition :

Excellent: The majority of the neon and wiring was intact.

Restoration Cost : $334.00

Restoration Date : 3/17/2009

Restoration Description :

Neon repair.

Object Cataloged Date : 7/7/2011