Signs Never Sleep

Signs of Buffalo: A Virtual Museum Dedicated to the Art of Signs

Signs of Buffalo isn't just a place to look at pictures of signs online.  Signs of Buffalo isn't just a collection of some of the best vintage, black-and-white sign photography I have found anywhere.

Signs of Buffalo is a collection of two brother's legacy to the world.  It is a collection of work by Rocco and Mario Santoro that will live on long after the last of their signs are gone.

Signs are permanent monuments to the men and women that make them, but even signs don't last forever.  There are very few museums dedicated to the art of sign-making, but it is my hope with the freedom of the internet, many more websites just like Signs of Buffalo will pay homage to these artists.

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~written by J.D. Iles

Walker's Colonial American Sign Company: 18th Century Colonial Style Tavern and Trade Signs

Andy Walker is an art teacher, living in Hallam, Pennsylvania, who creates 18th century colonial style tavern and trade signs in his spare time. 

"Sometimes it seems like a full time job, but I really do enjoy the process of capturing a little history on a signboard from time to time."

When I first discovered Andy's company (Walker's Colonial American Sign Company) I knew I wanted to expose his work to a wider audience because of how singularly unique it is.  To say there are very few people doing this type of sign-work as their primary focus is an understatement.  

Any of the signs on Andy's website could have been found in someone's attic or on display in a museum and, from their photographs, are almost indistinguishable from the real thing.  He has a terrific display of work, and I wish him all the best.  I hope that Signs Never Sleep can expose his work to a wider audience, because I would really like to see more work from Andy.

~ written by J.D. Iles