We Cash Checks Neon Arrow

Arrow originally projected from the Smitty’s Clothing store at 1707 Vine Street in the Over the Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. The business was largely destroyed in a fire and the business moved to 1425 Vine street. T

The business was founded by brothers Sam, Phillip and Roy Smith at 1707 Vine Street in the over the the Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. It operated in the same location for 84 years before being destroyed in April 2010 in a fire. Phillip had upon his death in 2001 left the business to Larry Ashford who had worked at the store since the age of14. Smitty’s was open 365 days per year and was a popular spot for laborers to cash their paychecks, hence the sign. The store was well-known nationally and was a “must stop” for visiting hip hop artists, professional boxers, etc. Ashford was eventually able to re-open the business a few blocks south at another Vine Street location.

Sheetmetal and porcelain enamel are in very good condition. 75% of neon was missing upon retrieval.

02/11/2019: repair neon at cost of $2,190

11/15/2019: remark 1/2 of long gold arrow at cost of $118

06/03/2022: remake 1/2 of arrow on one side (15 mm BL96 350 novial gold, 1xPK, 12x CDB, partial BO) at cost of $123.90