Sadly, it was reported this week that the end of the month will mark the end of 50 years for a Dallas landmark.

The sign for the Sigel’s Liquor store located at the corner of Inwood and Lemmon Avenues will be lost to progress as the store closes and the corner on which it sits is redeveloped.  (I have heard it will be the site of a new Bank of America branch.)

Originally put up in the 1950’s, the exciting neon sign has become a landmark for generations of Dallasites and has added a bit of pizzazz to an otherwise unexciting intersection.  It’s 50’s-style design and esthetic provided a futuristic feel when it was erected and for decades now, has given local residents a glimpse backward in design language.

The sign will be placed in storage by Sigel’s Liquor for placement at a different location in the future.  One television news report noted that the replacement value of the sign today would be roughly $75,000!

Goodbye Sigel’s Liquor sign… I hope we’ll see you again someday soon!