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07/16/09 02:49 PM
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Wonderbread Sign Back at Home on Jackson
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So sentimental - I love it! Thank you, Developer!
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Comment by
a tear in my eye
July 16, 2009
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So Simple yet so effective
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$75,000 on a what, couple hundred million dollar project? That's probably pennies to the developer and yet it helps this new apartment stand out, gives it a preemptive connection to the community, and reminds us of the history that once was. I think this is wonderful and I hope more developers take note!
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JoshMahar
July 16, 2009
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6000lbs
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Three Tons. That's not so heavy. That's like 2 SUVs.
It will be good to see it in the neighborhood again. I can't wait until it's all lit up. |
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Furious Coder
July 16, 2009
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RE: 6000lbs
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That's more like ONE suv (or is it a F.U.V?)
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B
July 20, 2009
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Fond memories of Wonder Bread signs
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I used to live in Columbus, OH and the bread factory was right by my house. The "re" were always burnt out, spelling out a huge "Wonder Bad" over the skyline. I have very fond memories of that sign and welcome a new, fancy one in my new, fancy city.
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RollinRainier
July 16, 2009
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Beautiful
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Such a great sign! I love seeing it towering over the city again. I think it is also important to note that Western Neon, a local sign company, were the ones that restored this sign to its former glory. They did a great job. I can't wait to see it lit!
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Katie
July 17, 2009
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how nice!
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It nice to see the retro sign being preserved. Can't wait to see it!
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abc102
July 17, 2009
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Tully's T
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Didn't Western Neon also design and build the Tully's "T" that is on the old Rainier brewery? I miss the Rainier "R," but that "T" is nice too.
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JoAnne
July 17, 2009
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RE: Tully's T
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I think I saw the Rainier "R" on the Sodo light rail building for "R"AIL.....
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blingan
July 17, 2009
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Wonderful!
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What a beautiful sign! So great that they restored it. And JoAnne, yes, Western Neon did the Tully's "T" which is destined to be another great Seattle landmark.
I remember walking by the Wonder Bread bakery every day as a child. It always smelled so good, and there was a window where you could see the baked goods going by. I wanted to cry when they shut that place down and destroyed it. At least some part of it was salvaged and restored. |
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Janice
July 17, 2009
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kinda tacky
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Is this really such a big deal? 50 years isn't much.
Do people really want to live in a building with an industrial bread sign? |
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July 20, 2009
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origin of saving the Wonder Bread Sign
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Follow the link below for the origin of community action to save this.
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/227277_wonder06.html |
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falcon
July 22, 2009
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