New Acquisitions Keep Arriving POP displays and Cincinnati signs fill voids in the collection. Growing the Collection Clutter — albeit organized clutter — is good. But there's always room for more signs. The Museum has Acquired a Number of Large Signs Collection grows at Essex Studios in anticipation of the October 1 opening "American Icons" Head List of New Acquisitions! Two large porcelain enamel, neon-illuminated identity signs from the mid to late 1950s. Back to top 01/27/07: Habig's may go but sign will survive Habig's Restaurant sign is on a one-way trip to the American Sign Museum 06/01/05: Grand Opening The American Sign Museum officially opened its doors on April 28. 04/26/05: Hang up the 'Open' sign On Thursday, a museum in Walnut Hills becomes a one-of-a-kind American attraction. 01/17/05: American Sign Museum WKRC News speaks with the museum's founder and owner, Tod Swormstedt. 01/17/05: American Sign Museum Opens to the Public Museum to have its grand opening in April 2005, but sign afficionados are already knocking on his door. 01/4/05: Looking for a Sign The following article ran in the local Arts and Entertainment Magazine for the Greater Cincinnati market. 11/15/04: All signs point to Cincinnati A nonprofit museum keeps the illuminated relics from fading away. One artful example was rescued from a California field. From the Los Angeles Times 07/27/04: Museum To Open October 1 American Sign Museum opens its doors to the public! 04/06/04: Sign, Sentiment, Sensation: Conceptualizing the American Sign Museum This studio concerns the development and design of the American Sign Museum, the first of its kind in the United States. 01/21/04: Rick Glawson Memorial Fund Museum seeks funds to purchase vintage Rawson & Evans glass signs. 01/14/04: Norwood Site Nixed by New Mayor Meanwhile, construction of a prototype museum featuring "Signs on Main Street" commences at the present warehouse space. 11/5/03: ISA Makes Major Gift to the Building Fund Board of Directors Approve $310,000 to Sponsor "Signs on Main Street". 5/4/03: Collector gathers signs of our times Advertising as pop art is Tod Swormstedt's job and passion. 3/12/03: Board Trustee Suffers Fatal Stroke Board Trustee Rick Glawson passed away suddenly on the morning of March 10. Check our Links section for new entries! More news coming soon! Back to top California Crazy & Beyond: Roadside Vernacular Architecture The definitive volume of roadside architecture at its finest Lost Diners and Roadside Restaurants A tribute to the Northeast's old-time best eateries Lions & Eagles & Bulls Illustrated catalog of early American tavern and inn signs Gas Stations A nostalgic pictorial history of these roadside landmarks Guide to Gasoline Logos Detailed and user-friendly Vintage Neon Neon signs from the past and the stories behind them Back to top Home | News | Exhibits | Links | Contact Us