I was driving around an older area of a city the other day and I happen to see some fun vintage neon signs.
Here are some fun facts about the history of
neon signs.
The
word Neon comes from the Greek "neos," meaning "The New
Gas." Old Neon signs are most often neon or argon gas in a vacuum tube;
the smaller the diameter of the tube, the more intense the light produced and
the higher the voltage required to illuminate it.
In the early years, neon
signs stopped traffic as people stared in fascination. The so-called
"Liquid Fire" captivated the public and it wasn't long before neon
was everywhere. Theater marquee, nightclub and restaurant signs became an
integral part of the streamlined American landscape.
