ZOOM RECORDING: Aaron Marcavitch: “US Route 1: America’s Main Street – Atlantic Highway.”
In this Zoom presentation recorded on January 3, 2021 at 8:00pm EST, Aaron Marcavitch, executive director of Connecticut Landmarks and formerly of Maryland Milestones, presented photographs and stories he found in researching his book, US Route 1: Baltimore to Washington, DC.
ZOOM RECORDING: Rick Kilby: From Mesmerizing Mermaids to Water-skiing Elephants
In this ZOOM presentation recorded November 11, 2020, Rick Kilby discussed Florida’s pre-Disney era, where places like Rainbow, Silver, and Weeki Wachee Springs evolved to try to separate these visitors from their wallets.
ZOOM EVENT: Christine Henry’s “Blue Highways: Where Cars and Trucks are Passengers”
For its first fall 2020 ZOOM event, the SCA invited Christine Henry to present “Blue Highways: Where Cars and Trucks are Passengers.” Through historic photos, maps, and postcards, Christine took our members on a tour of the long history of a very curious “blue highway,” shown on maps as US-10, which cut right across Lake Michigan.
ZOOM RECORDING: Len Davidson: The Neon Museum of Philadelphia
In this ZOOM presentation recorded September 9, 2020, Len Davidson, the author of Vintage Neon, took 60 fellow SCA members on a virtual tour of the Neon Museum of Philadelphia. Members are invited to log in and enjoy the show.
ZOOM RECORDING: A Conversation Marge Jantz
On August 19, 2020, SCA member Marge Jantz, chairwoman of the historic preservation commission in Casa Grande, AZ., joined us for a conversation and slide show about the award-winning Neon Sign Park in Casa Grande, AZ.
ZOOM RECORDING: Tim O’Brien’s Roadside Pics & Picks
Did you miss the show? Want to see it again? Join SCA president Michael Hirsch and author Tim O’Brien for as he presents highlights from his latest book, “Tim O’Brien’s Roadside Pics & Picks.”
ZOOM RECORDING: Mike’s Upper East Side ZOOM Tour
Did you miss the tour? Want to see it again? Join SCA president Michael Hirsch and New York Neon author Thomas E. Rinaldi for a ZOOM TOUR of vintage signs across New York City’s Upper East Side.
ZOOM EVENT: “There’s Art in Them Thar Revetments!” – A Presentation by SCA Member William Swislow
Saturday, June 27, 2020: The Hyde Park Historical Society invites the public to a free Zoom event, “There’s Art in Them Thar Revetments,” presented by SCA member William Swislow. Call (773) 493-1893 or email info@hydeparkhistory.org for link.
