Katz Sign Illuminated Again

Midtown Kansas City promo hype is dutifully "reported" by a press release development hack.

To be fair . . . This is kinda cool, we appreciate the historical connection of the effort and it should make for great eye candy . . .

A 10-foot tall replica of the Katz sign has been fashioned by Fossil Forge, a Lee’s Summit firm specializing in restoring and fabricating signs. Ultimately, the sign will be part of a neon museum slated for the planned Pennway Point downtown entertainment district.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Iconic Katz Drug Store Sign Finds New Life

The Katz Drug Store sign, a once iconic streetscape fixture in downtown Kansas City and beyond with its happy cat sporting a bow tie, has a new life thanks to LUMI, a museum dedicated to neon signs. A 10-foot tall replica of the Katz sign has been fashioned by Fossil Forge, a Lee's Summit firm specializing in restoring and fabricating signs.

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