Cole's Furniture

Cole's Furniture Sign-Chicago, IL, a photo by William 74 on Flickr.

An interesting collection of neon at an old-school appliance store on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. The Admiral sign is particularly interesting-Admiral Electronics was bought by Maytag in the 70's and was exclusive to Monkey Ward's for years. Now Admiral is exclusive to Home Depot. Fun fact, during the opening credits of M Squad, as Detective Ballinger is driving through Chicago at night, you can see the enormous Admiral neon billboard that used to feature prominently in the Loop.

I also think this must be one of the last surviving Hotpoint neons in existence. The "Official Union Discount Store" part must be rare too. This whole thing must have looked awesome all lit up at night!

GE Appliances

GE Appliances, a photo by William 74 on Flickr.

A vintage GE neon sign, in the window of an appliance store in Morrison, Illinois. This is a classic hanging sign, and is still in great shape despite years of being out in the weather.

Hotpoint

Hotpoint Appliances, a photo by William 74 on Flickr.

I don't often show window signs for Neon Friday, but this vintage Hotpoint sign is so charming I had to share it. It's a pretty well kept original, and is in the side window of an old school appliance store, just off the Lincoln Highway in Morrison, Illinois.