Discover Grant Avenue's wealth of vintage neon signs and history in this second Chinatown neon tour.
About this Event
There is a wealth of vintage neon signs and history in the streets and alleys of Chinatown—particularly on Grant Avenue. This tour features some of the oldest signs in the city, highlighting the history of neon signs and stories of Chinatown businesses whose signs have became neighborhood landmarks.
This one-hour virtual tour features vintage neon signs and a rich collection of photographs, video clips, maps, and historic research compiled by hosts Al Barna and Randall Ann Homan, authors of Saving Neon and San Francisco Neon: Survivors and Lost Icons.
This is the second tour of a two-part series.
Free | Suggested donation of $10.
Zoom link will be sent on the day of the event to those who register.
In proud partnership with the Chinese Historical Society of America and SF Neon.
Photo by sfneon.org