The problem is that beyond the obvious candidates, there are many signs I forget about because I don’t see them very often or that I’m not aware even exist. That’s where YOU come in! I need your help in locating the best examples of vintage (and modern) neon signs so that I can add them to my list. If your suggestion makes it into the project, I’ll give you credit in the book!

Here’s the signs I’m already planning on shooting followed by examples of shots I’ve already taken.

The List So Far:

1. The Capitol Hill Motel

2. The 6th Avenue Motel

3. The Palms Motel

4. Portland Outdoor Store

5. Renner’s Bar and Grill

6. The Baghdad Theater

7. The Laurelhurst Theater

8. The Moreland Theater

9. The Academy Theater

10. The “Made in Oregon” sign (before and after the renovation?)

Examples:

The newly restored Hollywood Theater sign.

A detail view of the neon sign on the Capitol Hill Motel.

The sign at Renner's Bar & Grill in Multnomah Village.

An elaborate neon at Chin's Chinese in Portland.

Sort of an 'inverse neon' treatment at the FARM restaurant in Portland.

Broken but still beautiful - a detail of the neon sign on the Cameo Theater in Newberg.

Attended Chamber Music Northwest last night. The performances were excellent. The theme was “French Favorites” and included a couple of pieces featuring harp. Of particular interest was Maurice Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet and Strings. The show didn’t go off without some hiccups. The originally scheduled pianist injured his wrist and was replaced by Shai Wosner, who put on an excellent show. Unfortunately two cell phones went off during the concert. Very annoying. Other than that it was a fun evening.