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I am absolutely insane over huge theater marquee sign letters, circus signs, obnoxiously oversized store displays, etc.   For a gal that is obsessed with text, letters, written notes and the like...hanging odd one-of-a-kind letters on her walls (which occasionally spell non-sensical things)...my passion only grew stronger after seeing the great lobby at the Ace Hotel in Portland.   Spelled out, in old, abandoned marquee letters, "HOTEL".  Simply dramtic. (Alright...the photo booth in their lobby is equally cool).  

So a few years ago, after stalking eBay, I came upon a set of 20+ in the same likeness as the Ace Hotel "HOTEL".  Oh, ya.  Dreams do come true.  Or so I thought...

But then I stumbled upon the Big "O"!  Oh, ya...an understatement.  At over 5' tall...and a gazillion lightbulbs...it is one electricity sucker.  Needless to say, it is on the "if I won the lottery wish list".

Even without the lightbulbs...they are magnificent.

But here it is...pure fantasy.   A place to go for every marquee sign imaginable (and more).  Agent Gallery Chicago.  All the marquee letters pictured are from Agent Gallery.  I can hardly stand it.   But...they do cost a pretty penny.  Still...it is better than scaling a wall to get your own.

Comments

[Las Vegas Hotel]

Those are awesome! LEave it to you to be obsessed with such cool, unusual things!im coing to prtland after i booked a ticket via easy click travel. monday im there.

[jackie]

Big, bright, electrical....what's not to be attracted too! ha ha

[Michelle Matz]

Hey Sally,
I have some contact info. on big circus letters. If you are interested in the info. let me know.
Again, great to finally meet you.
Michelle @ Magpie

[Tina Gimore]

Sally Jean, i just love your blog, your photos are just amazing. I love the photos of the big old delapidated buildings, with all those gorgeous old wooden cabinets, to die for. The photos remined me of an episode of "Dr Who" called "Blink", they're in an old house must mustn't blink - bit creepy, but fun.
xxxxx

[Andrea Singarella]

oh, these are fabulous! LEave it to you to be obsessed with such cool, unusual things!

[Lisa]

Happy Easter sweetie- Just thinking of you as I am wearing one of your lovely treasures this morning... see you in a few days...
xoxo

[Sheila at Halo Hill]

Those are awesome! I love old letters of all sorts! Maybe you could at least get an "S" sign light and re-wire it so it takes less wattage?

Hugs!

Sheila

[Michelle Grace]

The letters are stunning! Would love to have something like that on my wall! Thanks for posting the link, too!

[kim]

hi sally jean,
this is kim from flutterby in yakima (my real job is at a sign shop)! i've attached this site, http://www.signmuseum.net/, thought you might be interested. I have a hint for you...call the sign companies in your area. Most have 'bone yards' where they've stored old signs for many years. You might be lucky enough to be able to pillage!
best of luck!
:)

[Cheryl Simpson]

You always find the best pictures! Large signage is the best...just wish I had a a big enough place and money to buy them all. Having the pictures come a pretty close 2nd. xoxo

[Jennifer Allwood]

Ohhhh ouch on the cost of those!!!!!!!! So awesome tho'! Blessings, Jennifer

[Nicki]

Oh they are amazing!
I bought a small letter N which I have on a cupboard in my kitchen and I love it.
But these.......wow!

I dropped in to tell you I've nominated you for an award....but (my blog skills seem awful this morning!) for some reason I can't link to it from here. VERY frustrating!!
Nicki x