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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Vacation Photos: Vintage Signage

I realize most vacationers at amusement parks fill their camera chip with shots of their beloved family. But the designer in me was found wandering around Silver Dollar City, Branson today taking photos over everyone’s head at the fantastic sign artwork everywhere. So in lieu of sharing with you photos of my children on rides or posing with hillbillies, I can’t help but share some cool vintage-style art. I hope you enjoy a little forgotten-art eye-candy.









If you enjoyed these signs, you’ll love one of my favorite font sites where I’ve purchased some of my favorite typefaces, Letterhead Fonts- check them out!

19 comments:

Shell in your Pocket said...

those are so sweet....sandy toe

Hair Flair said...

I love nostalgia pieces!! Those signs are so wonderful!! Nice pics of them, too!

Katy said...

Wow I love every one of those signs! You look at things kind of like I do. People watch movies for entertainment...I'm checking out the colors, styles, decor and furniture. ;0) Going to check out your font sight...thanks for sharing. Blessings, Katy

JHalmes said...

My sister and I do the same thing! We always take pictures of signs, nostalgic or not. What better way to remember the day?

lorhen82 said...

Those signs are fantastic!

Robin said...

http://blogs.ebay.com/yellvillesigncompany

This guy does signs like the ones you have photographed. I love the "old" look.

La Table De Nana said...

I bet you will find ideas too make things out of these shots!

Mademoiselle Julie said...

Great shots! Cheers, Julie

AnvilArtshop said...

Great shots! My father just got back from a trip to Branson, and loved every minute of it. I can see you are, too. :)

TidyMom said...

I love all the sites in SDC, the rides aren't all that great, but the atmosphere is awesome!! now I'm off the check out the font site!!

~TidyMom

SueLovesCherries said...

Wonderful signs! I used to have a nice font disk, but not compatible with my new Vista 64-bit. Found "dafont.com" through Google for free downloads - nice selection. Your font site - I just love looking at the home page - it's beautiful!

be your original best said...

were you in HEAVEN!!! those signs are so YOU!

risa said...

Love these photos. And I think I have to make those brownies too!

Unknown said...

Ahh yes, Silver Dollar City. I loved going there is a kid. We used to go every fall. My favorite thing is that mine ride that probably isn't there anymore. Love the signs.

xashee's corner said...

FUN!! Thank you so much for sharing!! :) Have FUN!!

Wendy said...

Those signs look like they belong on your blog! Very cool! I really liked the site you sent us to, also. Love the old-timey stuff!

mayaluna said...

How fantastic! Love that signage! I can see why you appreciated the sign collage we discovered under my mother's barn. Hope you're enjoying your visit with your mother.

SmilynStef said...

I grew up near Branson and spent my summers enjoying SDC ... thanks for bringing back great memories.

Karin said...

I'm so glad you posted this. I was getting ready to decorate a birthday cake this weekend but needed some inspiration for the text. Remembered reading this post earlier in the week so came back for another look. Then went over to letterheadfonts too -- which I LOVE!

So thanks for sharing! And hope you had a great vacation!!!