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SCA Q&A with Corri Jimenez of Mid-Century Modern Reno
A Colorado based developer has come to Reno and purchased numerous motels for the sole purpose of clearing the land for a future development known as The Fountain District. Reno’s wonderful collection of mid-century motels is now threatened with extinction. Learn how you can help “Keep Reno Neon.”
How to Save a Roadside Place
Interested in saving an endangered roadside place? Unsure where to start? This guide will start you on your own journey toward saving a meaningful roadside icon in your community.
Roadside Roundup – Apr 2018
The April 2018 issue of Roadside Roundup is now posted. It includes:
- Your invitation to join SCA @ Blobfest 2018
- SCA consults on Chester Bridge project
- How to save a roadside place
- Roadside news
- And more
SCA Roadside Roundup – Dec 2017
The December 2017 issue of Roadside Roundup is now posted. It includes:
- News on the April 10-12, 2018 symposium hosted by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT)
- SCA Archives update
- Blobfest update
- And more
Society for Commercial Archeology Donates Archives to Alexander Architectural Archives
The Society for Commercial Archeology (SCA) has initiated the donation of our archives to Alexander Architectural Archives, Architecture & Planning Library at The University of Texas at Austin. Students began processing the many pieces as school work during the fall 2017 semester.
Fallling by the Wayside 2016
NO. 1: Lincoln Motor Court 5104 Lincoln Highway Mann's Choice, PA History: Constructed between 1938 and 1941, the Lincoln Motor Court is one of the most iconic remaining resources along the Lincoln Highway, the country’s first transcontinental highway. The complex consists of 12 cottages arranged in a “U” around the owner’s residence and motor court office.
What is Commercial Archeology? Raina Regan Explains.
What is commercial archeology? SCA Board of Directors Co-Vice President, Raina Regan, gets asked that a lot. Here’s what she says: When I mention I’m currently on the board of directors for the Society for Commercial Archeology, I often get a lot of blank stares or questioning glances. “What exactly is Commercial Archeology?” they might ask.
An Interview with the Society for Commercial Archeology
A 2013 interview by Nelson James of Signs.com. A few days ago we posted my interview with Danielle Kelly from The Neon Museum in Las Vegas. During the interview she mentioned that I must reach out to the Society for Commercial Archeology. She said if you love the older, lesser know signs and buildings of America’s
Falling by the Wayside 2013
No. 1: White Springs Restaurant 30159 Klein Brewery Road >McGregor, IA United States One of McGregor's biggest tourist attractions in 1933 was the white sand caves on the Klein Brewery property known today as the White Springs Supper Club. While the brewery operated, the caves were used for storing and cooling of the brew. They had
Falling by the Wayside 2011
No. 1: Airplane Filling Station 6829-6899 Clinton Highway Knoxville, TN37921 United States Located on the side of the busy Clinton Highway, northeast of Knoxville, the Airplane Filling Station catches the eye of passing motorists. Elmer and Henry Nickle built the plane-shaped gas station in 1930 along the newly widened U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) with that just
