Drugs Double-Faced Arrow Neon & Lightbulb Sign

Sign was made on 10/03/1952 by Flexlume Sign Company of Buffalo, NY and was used to advertise Harry’s Pharmacy in the same town.

Object Number : 2019.0002.0016
Type : signs/displays
Sub Types : Array
Decade : 1950 - 1959
Object History :

This neon & flashing lightbulbs sign was manufactured by Flexlume in 1952 for Harry’s Pharmacy on Seneca Street in Buffalo, NY. Harry’s was run by Joe Nowaldy for many decades. The drug store served as a community center for the neighborhood for more than 60 years. When the store closed, the sign was donated to back to FlexLume who had serviced the sign for a long time.

City of Origin : Buffalo
State of Origin : New York
Status : Exhibit
Location : Main Street
Donor Name : Paddy, Sr. and Jean Rowell and Family
Contact Donor : 2
Company : Flexlume
Date of Execution : 10/03/1952
Signature : Flexlume Sign Co.
Signature Location : Bottom Center
Maintenance History :

03/22/2019:repump bad arrow tube (15mm clear red w PKs, no BO) at cost of $45

05/06/2022: replace 2 bulbs at cost of $55

Deed of Gift Form Received : 11/27/2007
Object Cataloged Date : 12/06/2023
Fair Market Value : 0.00
Private Documents : Array