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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Neon Sign

Sign face is 1/2-in. painted plywood mounted on wood frame with both exposed neon and rear-mounted neon to create halo glow around edge of sign.

Object Number : 2013.0001.0001
Type : signs/displays
Sub Types : Array
Decade : 1980-1989
Object Height : 96 in.
Object Width : 87 in.
Object Depth : 1-1/4 in.
Object Weight : 300 lbs. (est.)
Object History :

Sign was originally installed in the main lobby of the Cincinnati-based Playhouse in the Park theatre in Eden Park.

 

Status : Storage
Location : Annex
Donor Name : Playhouse in the Park
Date of Execution : unknown
Condition :

Very good condition with some broken neon and minor wear on sign face.

 

Restoration Cost : $208.00
Restoration Date : 10/19/2013
Restoration Description :

Neon repaired and new transformer installed.

 

First Contact Date : 4/21/2013
First Contact Description : Phone call from Brian Smith, facilities manager
Follow Up Date : 6/5/2013
Follow Up Description : Phone call to arrange pick-up
Object Received Date : 7/22/2013
Object Cataloged Date : 1/21/2016
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