Images of Neon Signs
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Helium
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Neon
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Argon (with Mercury)
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Krypton
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Xenon
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A deteriorated, 1950s era sign typical of Googie architecture; "Ships" was a chain of coffee shops in Los Angeles.
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Original Whitey's Restaurant "EAT" sign in Arlington, VA
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