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Louisville Signs (page 1)

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Air Devils Inn
Louisville, KY
The Air Devils Inn opened in 1934 and this sign might be from then. It is located across the street from the Bowman Field airport. For more, see this website. [map]

26th Two Liquors
Louisville, KY
The 26th Two Liquors liquor store has had many different names over the years. These signs are probably from the 1950s. [map]

Pearson & Marzian Seat Covers
Louisville, KY
Pearson & Marzian Seat Covers was established in 1936 and is still operating as an upholstery shop for cars and furniture. This sign is probably from the 1940s or 1950s. It is located on a one-way street and has neon on the side that faces traffic. The wire cage on that side was installed to protect the tubing. [map]

Murphy Elevator Co.
Louisville, KY
The Murphy Elevator Co. was established in 1932 and is still operating. This sign is probably from the late 1940s or 1950s. [map]

Al's Bait House
Louisville, KY
Rose Fur Shop
Louisville, KY
Haywood's Dairy
Louisville, KY
Al's Bait House opened in 1954 and this sign appears to be from then. The store closed around 2020 but the sign remains. [map]

The Rose Fur Shop was established by the early 1940s. It was at a different location originally but was here by the late 1960s. The store is long gone but this sign remains. My guess is that these signs came from the earlier location since they are probably from the 1950s. [map]

Haywood's Dairy was established in 1914 producing milk and ice cream which were sold in local stores. By the late 1950s, the company had opened three of its own dairy stores. This location was located next to the production plant and was the first store. The signs appear to be from the 1950s. By 1975, there were 10 stores. In 1988, they had all closed but this one. This location is closed now but the signs remain. The company continues to produce ice cream. [map]

Huber's Carpet
and Linoleum
Louisville, KY
Keswick
Democratic
Club
Louisville, KY
Clarksdale TV
Sales & Service
Louisville, KY
Starks Parking Center
Louisville, KY
Huber's Carpet and Linoleum was established in 1943. This sign is probably from the 1950s. [map]

The Keswick Democratic Club sign was probably built in the 1950s. By 2019, the sign was covered up with panels for Red Top Dogs. In 2023, the panels were removed and the original panels were visible again. The bar there now is known as The Keswick. In 2025, the sign was covered up again with panels for the Shahar restaurant. [map]

Clarksdale TV Sales & Service opened in 1938 and they are still operating. This sign appears to be from the 1950s. For more, see this website. [map]

The Starks Parking Center is connected to the Starks Building which was built in 1913. The parking garage was added in 1953 and this sign appears to be from then. [map]

Hauck's Corner
Louisville, KY
Susan's Florist
Louisville, KY
Captain's Cellar
Louisville, KY
Hauck's Corner was established in 1912 as a general store. This sign is probably from the 1950s. In 2022, the business became a bar and restaurant. [map]

Susan's Florist opened in 1948 and is still operating. This sign might be from then or later. The letters may have been placed on the steel frame from a previous business' sign. [map]

The Captain's Cellar liquor store has been here since at least the 1970s. The text sign is probably from the 1940s or 1950s. The arrow might be from the 1950s or later. [map]

Falls City Theatre Equipment Company
Louisville, KY
2010: 2025:
The Falls City Theatre Equipment Company was established by 1939. This sign was probably from the late 1940s or 1950s. The store had been closed for decades. In 2015, the sign was removed. In 2018, the neon was repaired and the sign was installed on the side of the Omni Louisville Hotel. For more, see this website. [map]

Old Town Liquors
Louisville, KY
Willow Lake Tavern
Louisville, KY
Collier's Motel
Louisville, KY
Old Town Liquors is now known as Old Town Wine & Spirits. The two signs at the top appear to be from the 1950s. [map]

The Willow Lake Tavern opened sometime in the 1930s but had been closed for years. It reopened in 2007 as a restaurant known as Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern. The sign which is probably from the 1950s remains. [map]

Collier's Motel opened in the 1950s Collier's Court and this neon sign is from them. The neon tubing is protected behind clear plastic panels. The taller sign appears to be an adapted Superior Motel sign from the 1960s. [map]

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