Daily News | Boot & Saddle neon sign in South Philly receives historic protection
ALEJANDRO A. ALVAREZ / Staff PhotographerThe neon sign at South Philadelphia’s Boot & Saddle imbues its stretch of Broad Street with character and illumination. It’s done so for more than 60 years — with lengthy interludes for economic distress and viral outbreak.
The Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia nominated the sign as a historically significant object. it cannot be substantially altered or demolished without regulatory approval.Although Philadelphia allows objects to be historically protected, very few are. Other examples include the Wanamaker Eagle in the Macy’s next to City Hall and the Works Progress Administration murals in the old Family Court building.
recently opened as a coffee shop, wine bar, and concert venue. The successful nomination is meant to ensure the sign’s safety no matter what happens in future. The authors of the nomination noted that in the 1950s and 1960s, neon signs were a way for small business owners to highlight the fact that they intended to stick around.
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