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Indiana Signs (page 3)

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former Ace Motel
Fairland, IN		 Masonic Lodge
Fairmount, IN
The Ace Motel was built in 1954 and this sign was installed then. By 2013, the sign had been adapted for the Ace Apartments. [map]

This Masonic Lodge sign with backlit glass globes was installed in 2018 when this building was donated to the Lodge. The sign must have come from the previous location. [map]

American Legion
Ferdinand, IN		 Broadway
Joe's [gone]
Fort Wayne, IN		 Scott's Food & Pharmacy [gone]
Fort Wayne, IN
This unique American Legion sign appears to be from the 1950s. Usually, these signs only depict the shield and post number. While Ferdinand is cattle country, the town wasn't named after Ferdinand the Bull but rather the Emperor of Austria. Perhaps the American Legion was having some fun with the town's name? [map]

The Broadway Joe's sign appeared to be from the 1950s. There was a fire in 2020. The building was demolished around 2022 and the sign is gone. For more, see this website.

This giant cornucopia sign was installed on the roof of what was Scott's Food & Pharmacy. The store was gone but the sign remained for many years. The 70-foot-tall, double-sided sign was originally installed in 1956 at an Eavey's grocery store. The sign was completely rebuilt in 1992. The original porcelain enamel sign was outlined with neon. The new metal sign used the original support structure. It had no lighting. Scott's closed in 2009. In 2023, the building's new tenant removed the sign and put it in storage. It's not known if a new location can be found for the sign. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

Humpty Dumpty
Drive-in
Fort Wayne, IN		 Acme Bar & Grill
Fort Wayne, IN		 Klemm's
Candelite Cafe
Fort Wayne, IN		 State Grill
Fort Wayne, IN
This Humpty Dumpty Drive-in was demolished decades ago but this sign remains. It was probably built in the 1950s. The restaurant was originally part of the Happy Humpty Drive-in chain. There were at least three other locations in Fort Wayne and others in Decatur, Bluffton, and Portland, IN. There were at least five locations Ohio. However, this is the only sign left that I know of. [map]

The Acme Bar & Grill opened in 1941. This sign is probably from the 1950s or 1960s. The business is now known as ACME by Full Circle, a BBQ restaurant. The sign was repainted around 2023. [map]

The Klemm's Candelite Cafe sign is probably from the 1950s or the 1960s. The middle panel was a non-neon replacement from sometime after 1995. [map]

The State Grill had opened by 1958. This sign might be from around then. It appears that the sign was replicated around 2022. For more, see this website. [map]

Chrysler-Plymouth
Fort Wayne, IN		 Veterans of
Foreign Wars
Fort Wayne, IN
This Chrysler-Plymouth sign was installed by 2007 by the property's previous owner. I believe these signs were produced in the 1940s. [map]

This Veterans of Foreign Wars sign is probably from 1962 when this charter was established. The neon panel is protected by a clear plastic panel on top. For more, see this website. [map]

Elwood's Appliances
Fort Wayne, IN

2010:
2025:
>Elwood's Appliances opened in 1946 as Sharkys Appliance. These signs might be from the 1960s. It has been Elwood's since 1975. By 2011, this sign had been painted dark blue. For more, see this website. [map]

Atz's Ice Cream Shoppe
Fort Wayne, IN		 Pine Haven Motel
Fort Wayne, IN
2010: 2025: 2009: 2025:
This Atz's Ice Cream Shoppe was built in 1966 and this sign is probably from then. The original store was built in Fort Wayne in 1956. I believe this neon sign was installed there. It was replaced with a plastic box sign. There were two locations built later but they both closed. In 2014, it was announced that both of the remaining Atz's stores were closing. The building is still vacant and the sign remains. [map]

The Pine Haven Motel was built in the 1940s. This sign is probably from the 1950s. The curvy, lower panel was not there originally. It was probably added in the late 1950s or 1960s and might have been used to advertise a pool. In later years, it read "Cable TV" and "Air Conditioned." The neon was removed from the sign around 2008. It was restored in 2010. By 2023, the lower panel had been removed. By 2025, the neon had been removed, the tubing holes patched, and the panels were repainted. For more, see this website. [map]

Oyster Bar
Fort Wayne, IN
2009: 2025:
The Oyster Bar was established as a saloon in 1888. In 1963, the name was changed from Hughie's Tap to Neal's Oyster Bar. This sign is probably from then. The sign was repainted around 2015. [map]

City Glass
Fort Wayne, IN
City Glass was established in 1944. The exterior of the building is faced with vitrolite which have been installed then, From this undated photo, it's clear that the stained glass was added to the windowslater. The sign is probably from the 1950s. [map]

More Fort Wayne:
General Electric [gone]
Hall's Drive-in Restaurant [gone]
Helen's Place
Hillcrest Drive-in
Laycoff's Tavern [gone] [map]
Pro Bowl West
Sunbeam Bread
VFW Post
Westwood Lanes
Yacht Club [gone]
Zesto

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