The CARLV12 Blog is intended to reflect and document the commercial and industrial arts, and urban design of the 1950’s to the 1970’s. The topics will primarily focus on architecture, neon and vintage signage, and automobiles.
2026 - 1st Quarter Drum Roll! The 2025 most popular print was…. In-N-Out Hamburgers – No Delay The sign is at the In-N-Out Museum located in Baldwin Park and is an original sign from 1948. Coming in 2nd and 3rd were Trixie Motel II and Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge News Carlos was named a Rising Star by VoyageLA magazine. You can read the interview HERE Major Policy Announcement: All photos , regardless of size or format, are limited to 100 impressions. Pink Cadillac I
Starlite Motel Diving Girls Neon is more than just a glow in the night - it’s an art form that combines industrial design and emotion. The first U.S. neon sign was installed at a Packard car dealership in Los Angeles, drawing crowds who gaped at the glowing “liquid fire”. Neon signage originally lit cities with business’s messages but quickly developed into a medium embraced by artists and designers. The artform’s unique ability to shape light into text and imagery created a
Step into Palm Springs, where the sunny desert meets bold creativity and timeless style and mid-century modern design is more than just an architectural trend.
