Gem City Ice Cream Neon Sign

Object Number : 2019.0003.0091

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1950 - 1959

Object History :

The Gem City Ice Cream Company was established in Dayton, OH in 1901 and was the first ice cream manufactured in the city. This 1955 neon sign features novial gold glass- the tubing is actually gold colored rather than clear, coated glass and filled with argon and mercury to create the glow. The original building still stands today. Another photo attached shows the building as it appeared in the 1920s.

City of Origin : Dayton

State of Origin : Ohio

Status : Storage

Location : Offsite

Donor Name : Bill Blackburn (seller)

Contact Donor : 1

First Contact Date : 09/29/2019

First Contact Description : email

Deed of Gift Form Received : 11/14/2019 (receipt)

Object Cataloged Date : 12/22/2023

Purchase Cost : $250

Fair Market Value : 0.00

Private Documents : Array