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8.00" x 6.00"
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10.00" x 8.00"
Roanoke Neon at Night Poster
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Product Details
Roanoke Neon at Night poster by Susan Rissi Tregoning. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
The iconic H&C Coffee and Dr. Pepper neon signs aglow at night, defining Roanoke Virginia’s downtown skyline. ... more
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Artist's Description
The iconic H&C Coffee and Dr. Pepper neon signs aglow at night, defining Roanoke Virginia’s downtown skyline.
In 1936, Bill Davis opened Virginia’s first Dr. Pepper Bottling plant in Roanoke, Virginia, and this Dr. Pepper sign was placed downtown in the 1940s. From 1957 through 1959, the people of Roanoke drank more Dr. Pepper per capita than any other place in the world, and they did it again in 1961. To this day, Roanoke still has the highest per capita consumption rates in the USA.
In 1927, the Woods brothers established Woods Brother’s Coffee Company in Roanoke, Virginia. After a time, Harold purchased Clarence’s interest in the company but continued with the brand name of H&C Coffee. In the ’40s, Harold made a trip to New York and was so impressed with the neon advertising that he had the H&C Coffee neon sign made.
The Dr. Pepper and H&C Coffee neon signs were moved to their current location in 2005 after being refurbished. They are both cla...
About Susan Rissi Tregoning
I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...
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