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California ROADSIDE BUSINESS Freeway Sign, 1950s USA
About the Item
Take a trip drown memory lane with this 1950s California freeway sign. Taken down from Nothern California decades ago, the sign features a black background with white lettering and cats eyes reflectors. Produced by the California Department of Public Works, well before CalTrans and AAA were producing signs for California roadways. Stunning piece of California and transportation ephemera. 6 feet long and 2.5 feet high. Huge presence. Wear as shown.
Located at our Los Angeles showroom.
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1853342965152
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