Matchbook-Neon Typography Tour 11/4
From vintage type to old glowing signs, follow the historic corridors of mid-century nightlife in San Francisco via neon and matchbooks.
This tour starts near Market Street and wanders through the Union Square neighborhood via the history of mid-century night life in San Francisco. It is a treasure hunt to discover these beautiful signs hidden in plain sight above local watering holes, small hotels, corner stores, beautiful garages, and old-school eateries. Tour ends at Union Square.
Spend an evening with San Francisco Neon's Randall Ann Homan and Al Barna with Stephen Coles of Letterform Archive. Tours include local history with typography insights into San Francisco's vintage matchbooks and neon signs. Photography and a lively Q&A are encouraged. Be prepared to walk 1.5 hours .
Reservations details: We'll email you all the details the day before tour, including public transit and parking tips the day before your tour.
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
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Location
On the sidewalk across the street from Tad's Steaks on the first block of Ellis Street
60 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
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