Len Davidson, Curator of the Neon Museum of Philadelphia

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Thursday, April 16, 2009, 2:00 am EDT

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

RSVP at 215-732-6200 ext. 412 or events@hsp.org


Philadelphia has been a major manufacturer of creative neon signage since the 1930s. Len Davidson, curator of the Neon Museum of Philadelphia and author of Vintage Neon, has collected and/or preserved more than 200 vinage signs. Through slides and discussion, he will delve into the story of this electrifying folk art.