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San Francisco Signs (page 5)

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Columbia Hotel
San Francisco, CA
Hotel Alder
San Francisco, CA
Aida Plaza Hotel
San Francisco, CA
Latin American Club
San Francisco, CA
Astor Hotel
San Francisco, CA
This Columbia Hotel sign might have been a 1950s replacement for a slightly fancier, earlier blade sign. [map]

The Hotel Alder sign is probably from the 1950s or earlier. [map]

The Aida Plaza Hotel was built in 1912 as the Federal Hotel. The text at the top of this sign appears modern. I don't know how long ago the name was changed or if there was another name before it became the Aida. This sign appears to be from the 1950s or earlier. For more, see this website. [map]

The Latin American Club opened in 1993. However, the sign appears older than that. It was probably repurposed and may have been repainted at that time. For more, see this website. [map]

The Astor Hotel sign was built by 1941. It was originally a projecting sign that was located a few doors away. By 1959, the sign was adapted for the Madonna Residence and read "The" at the top and "Madonna" vertically. At some point, the sign was moved to its current location, where it was installed on the side of the building, and was repainted for the Abigail Hotel. During a restoration effort in 2022, porcelain enamel panels were discovered underneath. The sign was restored by Jim Rizzo of Neon Works. The project was part of the Tenderloin Neon A-Z initiative to restore neighborhood signs, coordinated by SF Neon and the Tenderloin Museum. [map]

Pickwick Hotel
San Francisco, CA
Odd Fellows Temple
San Francisco, CA
Hotel Verona
San Francisco, CA
2014: 2017: 2014: 2017: 2014: 2017:
The Pickwick Hotel was built in 1926. This sign is probably from then. In 2015, the sign was painted black. For more, see this website. [map]

This Odd Fellows Temple was built in 1909. This sign was built in the 1950s. It was restored in 2016. [map]

The Hotel Verona was built in 1908. These signs are probably from the 1920s or 1930s. They were restored in 2016. For more, see this website. [map]

Hotel Senator
San Francisco, CA
Adrian Hotel
San Francisco, CA
Woerner's Liquors
San Francisco, CA
The Hotel Senator was built in 1924. This sign is probably from the 1920s or 1930s. It was restored around 2001. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Adrian Hotel was built in 1907. This sign is probably from the 1920s or 1930s. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Woerner's Liquors signs appear to be from the 1950s. They were all red and white originally. The non-projecting signs were painted black and orange in 2013. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Admiral Hotel
San Francisco, CA
Butterick Garage
San Francisco, CA
The Admiral Hotel was built in 1916. This sign is probably from the 1920s. [map]

The Butterick Garage was built in 1918. This sign appears to be 1950s or earlier. [map]

Hotel Elm
San Francisco, CA
2014: 2022:
The Hotel Elm sign is probably from the 1920s. In 2022, the sign was repainted and the neon was restored by SF Neon and Neon Work's Jim Rizzo. [map]

Hotel Essex
San Francisco, CA
The Hotel Essex was built in 1912. These signs are probably from the 1920s or 1930s. For more, see this website. [map]

Avedano's Holly Park Market
San Francisco, CA
Star Bakery [gone]
San Francisco, CA
Pasquale's Pizzeria Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Avedano's Holly Park Market opened in 2007. This sign was adapted from Bleuss Meats by adding a new top panel. The sign is probably from the 1950s. The building has housed a butcher shop since 1901. For more, see this website. [map]

The Star Bakery opened in 1899 and closed in 1998. This sign is probably from the 1950s or earlier remains. Around 2017, a pediatrician moved into the space and put new panels over the sign. By 2019, the pediatrician had a new sign and the Star Bakery sign was gone.

Pasquale's Pizzeria Restaurant opened in 1959. This sign appears to be from then. For more, see this website. [map]

Muzio's Wine Liquor [gone]
San Francisco, CA
Appel & Dietrich Market
San Francisco, CA
The Muzio's Wine Liquor sign is probably from the 1940s or 1950s. Around 2023, the porcelain was painted brown and plastic letters were stuck on top. [map]

The Appel & Dietrich Market opened around 1951 and this sign is probably from then. [map]

Tommy's Joynt
San Francisco, CA
Tommy's Joynt opened in 1947. This sign may be from then. [map]

St. Clair's
Liquors
San Francisco, CA
Gino and Carlo
San Francisco, CA
Mona Lisa
San Francisco, CA
The St. Clair's Liquors sign is probably from the 1950s. For more, see this website. [map]

The Gino and Carlo bar opened in 1942. This sign appears to be from then. [map]

This Mona Lisa restaurant sign appears to have been adapted from a previous business. I believe it opened in 1997. Does anyone know what was here originally? [map]

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