Route 66: How to Preserve your Sign

On Route 66, neon signs were the candy-colored beacons that attracted tourists to the curio shops, motels, cafes, and roadside attractions. Over the years, these classic signs have become icons and achieved recognition as outstanding examples of American folk art. However, many of these once-beautiful signs have also been torn down, replaced, or gone dark. Preservationists, community leaders, and others have developed resources to raise awareness about the historical significance of these signs, and to revitalize the neon and other advertising/sign heritage of Route 66.

• The Preservation of Historic Signs – NPS Preservation Brief
• Route 66 Association of Missouri Neon Heritage Preservation Committee

Please contact us for the following publications:

• Model Historic Sign Ordinance – New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance
• Saving Route 66 Historic Signs (trifold brochure) – New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance
• Route 66 Neon Design Overlay Zone – City of Albuquerque
• Saving Neon: A Best Practices Guide

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