Miracle in San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is one of those places that’s been on my “bucket list” for many years. Lots of folks in the my Hudson Valley neighborhood call it “Woodstock South” since it’s known as an arts...
View ArticleExit 19, Kingston, New York
This sign was once a beacon in the night, alerting drivers on the New York State Thruway that at Exit 19 they could get a great meal before they traveled on deeper into the Catskill Mountains. From the...
View ArticleDapper Dan, the Used Car Man
In 1977, on a road trip through Virginia, I came across this amazing sign in Richmond and it stopped me in my tracks! Wow! This guy really has a sense of humor. And most likely a fair amount of money...
View ArticleChat n’ Scat
Back in the day, great road signs were everywhere and often the best ones were found in remote rural areas. In 2010, I had a solo show at a gallery in Little Rock, Arkansas. I never miss an opportunity...
View ArticleLorraine Motel Memphis – In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee has legendary status for many reasons: the most important being what happened on April 4, 1968 when Martin Luther King, Jr. stepped out of Room 306 to chat with...
View ArticlePast Present Future Exhibit Open Now
“Past Present Future” new artwork by Mary Anne Erickson on display now through the end of October at Oriole 9 in Woodstock, New York. My primary focus as an artist has primarily been documenting the...
View ArticleRoys Motel and Cafe, Route 66, Amboy California
Roy’s Motel and Cafe on Route 66 is a classic legend you’ll find all along the road. Founded in 1938 by Roy Crowl it was originally a gas station constructed along the “Main Street of America”, the...
View ArticleCoppertone Girl thrills Miami
Coppertone tanning lotion was a big part of my childhood growing up in in the 1950’s and ’60’s. Who could resist the call of the beach, summer, and a golden tan. Not to mention the cute little girl...
View ArticleAvalon Hotel is Classic Miami Beach
The Avalon is a classic Miami Beach hotel. I spent a few days here several years ago and while walking around at night was particularly taken by the Avalon. It makes me happy in so many ways starting...
View ArticleNorm’s LA
Norm’s restaurant and diner is an iconic fixture in the cultural history of Los Angeles. For a sign geek driving around LA, how could I pass up snapping some shots of this classic sign that evokes all...
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