Lisa Michele Church

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY     (Washington County, Utah)

BOOK

"Vintage Signs of Utah, Volume 1"

by Lisa Michele Church

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This book is a beautifully photographed collection of vintage roadside signs throughout Utah, including historic cafes, motels, theaters, stores, and beyond. Even a few ghost signs appear! Some of the cool southern Utah signs included in the book are the Sands Motel, Dixie Palm Motel, Dixie Bowl, Judd's Store, Toquerville Merc., Dixie Photo, and Larsens Frostop. More than 150 original photographs depict signs from the early to mid-20th century and feature stories about the mostly mom-and-pop business owners. The glowing neon, quirky names, and unusual shapes are fascinating! Explore the history of Utah sign-making and sign artists. Take a road trip and see your favorite signs!

Published by Relentless History
https://relentlesshistory.com
relentlesshistory@gmail.com

Paperback, 226 Pages, 6" x 9" x 1"
First Edition (October 2022)
ISBN-10: 0-578308-037
ISBN-13: 978-0-578308-036


AVAILABILITY

This book can be purchased from The King's English Bookshop.


COVER

Front cover of the book
Front Cover 		      Back cover of the book
      Back Cover               (for an expanded view, click here)


TABLE OF CONTENTS

9         Introduction
11Sign Making in Utah
35Cafes
57Stores
75Garages
91Motels
113Theaters
127Drugstores
135Various

Washington County Signs
 
42        Larsens Frostop, St. George
46Big Valley Cafe, Enterprise
48Pancho and Leftys, St. George
65Dixie Photo, St. George
67Toquerville Merc., Toquerville
71Judd's, St. George
91Sands Motel, St. George
97Dixie Palm Motel, St. George
109Sands Motel, St. George
144Dixie Bowl, St. George
157Dixie Photo, St. George
172Highway Sign, Rockville
180Virgin Post Office, Virgin


REFERENCES

New book documents Utah history -- one vintage sign at a time
By Carter Williams, KSL.com, November 25, 2022