Thank you to everyone who came out for the Manning's switch-flipping ceremony. Here are a bunch of links to videos, articles, and photo albums:
VIDEOS from the Manning's Relighting event:
Countdown courtesy Waltarrrrr
Ceremony courtesy Arroyo Seco Journal
STORIES from the Manning's Relighting event:
Arroyo Seco Journal
Eastsider LA
EGP News
Highland Park PATCH (Mannings sign to be relit today)
Highland Park PATCH (HIghland Park celebrates Historic Route 66 sign)
Highland Park PATCH (Mannings Coffee Store sign shines again)
KCET Departures
LAObserved
NelaList
Route 66 News
SignWeb.com
PHOTO ALBUMS from the Manning's Relighting event:
Please credit: MARTHA BENEDICT
Please credit: GARY LEONARD
Please credit: AL C. STRANGE
PHOTO ALBUMS from the restoration process:
Please credit: RICHARD ANKROM
Please credit: GARY LEONARD
Some of our project team:
North Figueroa Association
Relighting the Historic Signs of Figueroa Street
Las Cazuelas
Museum of Neon Art
Funding for this project provided by individuals and community organizations (like you), the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Cost-Share Grant Program, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Los Angeles County Preservation Fund. Additional support provided by Council District 1, the Museum of Neon Art, North Figueroa Association, America's Byways, the Arroyo Guild, Future Studio, and Las Cazuelas. THANK YOU!
