Though effective signs are an essential part of any enterprise,
there are some that stand as representative symbols of local culture.
Here are some of the most famous ones, instantly recognizable by
millions.
1. The Hollywood Sign
Perhaps one of the most famous signs in the world, it has become recognized everywhere as an iconic symbol of both the Hollywood area and the region's film scene. Proudly overlooking the city, it stands at a central location on Mount Lee in Hollywood Hills. The letters are each 45 feet tall, and the whole thing stretches to a length of 350 feet across. What many people don't know is that it was original created and erected as an advertisement for a local real estate company. Because of its eventual status as a major tourist attraction, it was left standing and is now cared for by a non-profit in the area.
2. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas
This is another highly recognizable icon, making appearances in major motion pictures and family photos everywhere. Considered to be a Las Vegas landmark, the original was created and set up in 1959. It is interesting to note that the legendary symbol is not actually located in the city itself but in nearby Paradise, Nevada, an unincorporated town in Clark County. Thought of by many as the official demarcation of the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, it stands at 25 feet tall. Another interesting fact is that it was never copyrighted or patented. Several companies have taken advantage of its public domain status and its status as a major photo opportunity by building replicas.
3. London Underground
This is one of the more iconic signs in Britain, highly visible throughout the city of London. Commissioned in 1908, it serves as the major symbol for the London Underground rail system, known by locals as "The Tube." Its image has been adapted in a number of movies and has inspired millions of tourist photographs and t-shirts. The London Underground authority maintains very strict standards for its design, dictating every aspect, including the font, size, proportions, specific color scheme, background color, and more.
4. Route 66
Here's a symbol that most Americans will recognize from t-shirts, older movies and photographs, backpack patches, and many other aspects of popular culture. These signs were originally a marker that appeared over the length of the old Route 66, a highway that stretched more than 2,000 miles across the United States, from Chicago, IL, all the way to Santa Monica, CA. That route actually no longer exists, having been replaced in 1985 by the federally organized and funded Interstate Highway System. Parts of the original road still exist. Beside the old pavement, the icons still stand. The symbol has more recently been adopted as a major clothing brand.
As you can see, all of these signs are a major part of a global popular culture and stand as cherished monuments to local culture. Not to mention great photo opportunities!
1. The Hollywood Sign
Perhaps one of the most famous signs in the world, it has become recognized everywhere as an iconic symbol of both the Hollywood area and the region's film scene. Proudly overlooking the city, it stands at a central location on Mount Lee in Hollywood Hills. The letters are each 45 feet tall, and the whole thing stretches to a length of 350 feet across. What many people don't know is that it was original created and erected as an advertisement for a local real estate company. Because of its eventual status as a major tourist attraction, it was left standing and is now cared for by a non-profit in the area.
2. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas
This is another highly recognizable icon, making appearances in major motion pictures and family photos everywhere. Considered to be a Las Vegas landmark, the original was created and set up in 1959. It is interesting to note that the legendary symbol is not actually located in the city itself but in nearby Paradise, Nevada, an unincorporated town in Clark County. Thought of by many as the official demarcation of the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, it stands at 25 feet tall. Another interesting fact is that it was never copyrighted or patented. Several companies have taken advantage of its public domain status and its status as a major photo opportunity by building replicas.
3. London Underground
This is one of the more iconic signs in Britain, highly visible throughout the city of London. Commissioned in 1908, it serves as the major symbol for the London Underground rail system, known by locals as "The Tube." Its image has been adapted in a number of movies and has inspired millions of tourist photographs and t-shirts. The London Underground authority maintains very strict standards for its design, dictating every aspect, including the font, size, proportions, specific color scheme, background color, and more.
4. Route 66
Here's a symbol that most Americans will recognize from t-shirts, older movies and photographs, backpack patches, and many other aspects of popular culture. These signs were originally a marker that appeared over the length of the old Route 66, a highway that stretched more than 2,000 miles across the United States, from Chicago, IL, all the way to Santa Monica, CA. That route actually no longer exists, having been replaced in 1985 by the federally organized and funded Interstate Highway System. Parts of the original road still exist. Beside the old pavement, the icons still stand. The symbol has more recently been adopted as a major clothing brand.
As you can see, all of these signs are a major part of a global popular culture and stand as cherished monuments to local culture. Not to mention great photo opportunities!
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