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.
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
