Hi fellow OKCTalkers, I'll be working on a new project over the next year or so and would like your help please.

I am photographing\documenting the unique, interesting and iconic signs in Oklahoma City and surrounding area.

Modern signs have become plain backlit rectangles that are cheap and effective, but not art appealing.

I want the ones that are. For example most of the bowling alleys and old motels have great lead-in signs. The old dry cleaners like Sunshine and Nu-Way have awesome signs that are still up.

Some of the new businesses have taken an existing sign and reused it.

Or even if they have just a rectangle, but it is iconic to OKC, (like the Soul Boutique) sign is what I am looking for.

So if you can think of any, give me the location and I'll hunt it down. Doesn't matter how large or how small. You can post it here on this thread or PM me. I sure appreciate it.

You can see the results on my website iconoklahoma: The Sign Project (http://iconoklahoma.blogspot.com/2010/01/sign-project.html) or my facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/pages/iconOklahoma/240102255914

You can go down to muscle car ranch in Chickasha they have a bunch of the old signs up you may be looking for suck as the old "Clock Inn" sign that stood up by the higway, if you need anymore just let me know.

Here is a link to there signs.

MUSCLE CAR RANCH Vintage Signs (http://musclecarranch.com/signs.htm)

TG&Y Sign on the back of the old Capitol Hill Store
John A. Brown located on the side of the old Brown's Building
Leo's Bar-B-Que Sign (36th & Kelly)

The Colcord (spelling?) still has its original sign.

The Del Rancho sign on south Western is there.

Shortt's Jewelry sign on 25th and Western....
Coit's Sign is still there....
One of the "Neatest" in OKC....N.E. Corner main and Western "DEEP ROCK"...

Arby's neon sign on NW 39th
Winchester Drive-In, of course
Kaiser's/Grateful Bean
Kamp's
66 Bowl

Plaza Court
The Paseo sign on 30th or the columns in the area
Neptunes
Penn 44
ZOO


Those are some of the unique signs that I can think of that haven't been mentioned.

The old Drive In Theater in Guthrie
The Hillcrest Shopping Center Sign has been there since 1961.....
Surprise sign still hanging is the Parking Lot sign of Glen's Hikry Inn.
Cattlemen's sign has been there forever....

What about "Dead People's Stuff" over on 6th street west of downtown? ;) Sorry, I had to do it...

Puckett's on SW 29th. Still has neon sign on the street and the neon signs on the bldg front.

Rose Glo (SE 29th) Art Deco (?) "Rose Glo Dancing Hotel"

Thank you everyone, these are exactly what I am looking for. Keep em coming.

North West Transformers on SE 29th still has their large yellow sign that is an arrow pointing to the business.

If he were to go down Central north towards Downtown off 29th st. the old signs are abundant......Scott Seat covers were there forever...

If he were to go down Central north towards Downtown off 29th st. the old signs are abundant......Scott Seat covers were there forever...

By the same token if your were go east on s.w./s.e. 29th, what some people call the "oil patch" there are signs abundant. Hendershot Tools still has their sign atop their bldg, pretty rusty.

There is what is left of a large neon sign bearing the word FENCE.

Finns Sporting Goods and Hardware is made from what appears to be cut from solid steel. The brackets supporting the thing are immense.

You know, Agnew Hardware's sign is still up....

Knob HIll theather in Capitol Hill

Rodeo Theater in Packing Town....
Yale Theater:........Capitol Hill

the Will Rogers Theatre sign would seem to be pretty photogenic.

Rodeo Theater in Packing Town....
Yale Theater:........Capitol Hill

The Yale sign is painted over and no neon for a long time....

American Transmissions 24 and S. Walker and Home Federal Savings at 33 and S WEstern

The Yale sign is painted over and no neon for a long time....
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Sorry:.....Also sorry about your car...hope you and yours are O.K......Don't know exactly what the Sign Project is but, the tile laid in the entrance to the old Capitol Hill TG&Y would be unusual.....

A vestige of the old Split T sign is still up at the Sonic where their parking lot was. About NW 59th and Western. Wish the old Mayfair Shopping Center sign was still up. It was a doozy.

The Del Rancho sign on south Western is there.

Shortt's Jewelry sign on 25th and Western....
Coit's Sign is still there....
One of the "Neatest" in OKC....N.E. Corner main and Western "DEEP ROCK"...

What was the Deep-Rock? Anyone know?

I did go out today and photograph a few signs, including the Deep-Rock sign. You can see them on my blog: iconoklahoma (http://iconoklahoma.blogspot.com/)

I'm still working on the others. Keep suggesting them, thanks.

What was the Deep-Rock? Anyone know?

I did go out today and photograph a few signs, including the Deep-Rock sign. You can see them on my blog: iconoklahoma (http://iconoklahoma.blogspot.com/)

I'm still working on the others. Keep suggesting them, thanks.

There used to be a Deep Rock oil co. and gas stations all over the state.

Don't forget about our iconic Sonic!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_N9eiiCEvwfc/SobJ8YWcpVI/AAAAAAAACLM/3H8BNseNNQ4/s400/sonic_drive_in_sign.jpg

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gen/34728/thumbs/s-SONIC-large.jpg

(Can't find any old signs...)

Don't forget about our good ole McDonald's!

http://s1.hubimg.com/u/72588_f260.jpg

We still have a sign similar to that somewhere in OKC. I can't remember the exact location, but I do see it once in a while when I just happen to drive by.

Don't forget about our iconic Sonic!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_N9eiiCEvwfc/SobJ8YWcpVI/AAAAAAAACLM/3H8BNseNNQ4/s400/sonic_drive_in_sign.jpg

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gen/34728/thumbs/s-SONIC-large.jpg

(Can't find any old signs...)

Don't forget about our good ole McDonald's!

http://s1.hubimg.com/u/72588_f260.jpg

We still have a sign similar to that somewhere in OKC. I can't remember the exact location, but I do see it once in a while when I just happen to drive by.

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Isn't there one around 23rd and Pennsylvania?.....How about Can's Pig Stand or The Red Dog Saloon???Then of course there is the RoadRunner Club on Reno and May Avenue........Whittaker's Food Mart on 10th and May has an Iconic Sign out front....Then the old May Avenue Theater just about 7 blocks further North......

What was the Deep-Rock? Anyone know?

I did go out today and photograph a few signs, including the Deep-Rock sign. You can see them on my blog: iconoklahoma (http://iconoklahoma.blogspot.com/)

I'm still working on the others. Keep suggesting them, thanks.

Deep Rock was Kerr McGee before they became K-Ms.

Don't forget about our iconic Sonic!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_N9eiiCEvwfc/SobJ8YWcpVI/AAAAAAAACLM/3H8BNseNNQ4/s400/sonic_drive_in_sign.jpg

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gen/34728/thumbs/s-SONIC-large.jpg

(Can't find any old signs...)

Don't forget about our good ole McDonald's!

http://s1.hubimg.com/u/72588_f260.jpg

We still have a sign similar to that somewhere in OKC. I can't remember the exact location, but I do see it once in a while when I just happen to drive by.

But the Sonic sign is the eyesore that the project is attempting to get away from. Correct?

The Capitol Hill Bakery sign laid with bricks . Think the address is 159 SW 25

The Capitol Hill Bakery sign laid with bricks . Think the address is 159 SW 25

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Yes, and Capitol Hill Music Co. used to be next door......Band Instruments Galore....

there is an old Standard Oil sign on main street (route 66) in Yukon. its a bit west of bad brads, just east of cemetary road.

looks like this, but a little weather worn and aged.

http://www.solcomhouse.com/images/StandardOil.jpg

Here is one in MWC on SE 15th: Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=35.449693,-97.402537&spn=0,359.996143&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=35.449693,-97.402427&panoid=KlucpI3m3uNAJN5bhR0LHw&cbp=12,134.99,,0,-11.18)

Between Noble and Slaughterville (old 77) there is a collector of old signs and he has a "Huge" barn with so many old signs posted on it that you ought to go and check it out.....Then, you can eat at Kendall's in Noble for some of the best chicken fried steak you have ever eaten.....or, you can have Breakfast (in Noble) at Tiffany's. Ham steak (size of the plate) two eggs, hash browns and Biscuite (home made & the size of a softball) with Coffee....Usually around $6.00 and change............you can't eat it all.....But the Ham is wonderful.....Just thought Prunepicker would like to know about that place....

Anyone know the history of this sign on S. Portland?
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vtjZguSfX20/S4qr2Q4t3tI/AAAAAAAAAa0/kjWTsRXdMVE/s1600/Image3.jpg

Anyone know the history of this sign on S. Portland?
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vtjZguSfX20/S4qr2Q4t3tI/AAAAAAAAAa0/kjWTsRXdMVE/s1600/Image3.jpg

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Lots of stories and lots of rumors but, the sign is the project of Mr. Don Fox. Probably one of the most savvy grocerymen in this area. the store was originally named "Honest Johns" the home of Giant Values. Didn't work there so he moved his operation to S.W. 29th and Portland on the Railroad Spur. He began what was for a long time The Big Giant Warehouse. Some people called it the Big Green Warehouse so he kept it that color until he closed last year....Mr. Fox is still alive and kicking......

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Lots of stories and lots of rumors but, the sign is the project of Mr. Don Fox. Probably one of the most savvy grocerymen in this area. the store was originally named "Honest Johns" the home of Giant Values. Didn't work there so he moved his operation to S.W. 29th and Portland on the Railroad Spur. He began what was for a long time The Big Giant Warehouse. Some people called it the Big Green Warehouse so he kept it that color until he closed last year....Mr. Fox is still alive and kicking......
Honest John's on S. McKinley about 18th or so?

One of my favorites: Cock O' The Walk

Check with Don Moore the owner of Don's Alley in Del City. Years ago they had a sign that was Fred Flintstonesrunning with a plate of hamburgers.

saw a sign today that used to be seen all over Oklahoma. not sure if it is the type you are looking for. they were posted on fences around properties that were owned by a member of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association. Have to go back out that way later in the week and will take a photo if you would like.

Thanks for the info Generals 64.

Rondvu, I heard that Don's Drive In sign may be out at his farm. I'll have to ask him next time I see him. Thanks for reminding me.

papaOU, take one if you can, or give me the address and I will check it out when I am in the area.

Thanks all.

Thanks for the info Generals 64.

Rondvu, I heard that Don's Drive In sign may be out at his farm. I'll have to ask him next time I see him. Thanks for reminding me.

papaOU, take one if you can, or give me the address and I will check it out when I am in the area.

Thanks all.

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The last Dairy Boy sign in good condition that I have seen is in Lexington at the Dairy Boy that has just gone up FOR SALE....

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The last Dairy Boy sign in good condition that I have seen is in Lexington at the Dairy Boy that has just gone up FOR SALE....

Are the Dairy Boy and the Dairy Queen of the same gender?

Anyone know the history of this sign on S. Portland?
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vtjZguSfX20/S4qr2Q4t3tI/AAAAAAAAAa0/kjWTsRXdMVE/s1600/Image3.jpg

This sign was for the grocery store that was there for years called Talley's i believe. Big green warehouse was in a differnt location off to the east of where this sign is.

In 1968-69 and 70 Gary Fox (Don's son) and I used to go to that store for different reasons and I think at one time it was called The Big Giant Supermarket.

In 1968-69 and 70 Gary Fox (Don's son) and I used to go to that store for different reasons and I think at one time it was called The Big Giant Supermarket.

I remember it as Big Giant as well.........

As I said before, That building and that sign was owned by Don Fox who also owned Big Giant Warehouse.....The building IS located on S.W. 29th just east of Portland. Mr. Fox closed last year.....Talley's might have been a business owned by Truman Talley who did own GFF in Moore....Mr. Grandfather lived directly across the street from the Giant Sign for many years. Big giant Warehouse building is still there and is still painted Green.....Yes, Gary,Fred, Jim, Tim and Tom Fox are the names of Don's boys....

Are the Dairy Boy and the Dairy Queen of the same gender?
Absolutly NOT! The Dairy Boy's prided themselves in the footlong hot dog!!!!!

Absolutly NOT! The Dairy Boy's prided themselves in the footlong hot dog!!!!!

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To Me, Dairy Boy was better than Dairy Queen. The lady that owned the Dairy Boy in Lexington is just too old....She wants out is the only reason she is selling it.