Sam the Record Man - Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
N 43° 39.458 W 079° 22.886
17T E 630512 N 4835120
A Canadian Icon
Waymark Code: WM2Z5M
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/13/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
Views: 58

Here's what wikipedia says;

The Yonge Street location was always noted for its kitschy signage. Its first neon signage included the store's address in large neon "347" numbers vertically aligned between two windows. On the left side was a thermometer made from neon. On the far right was a neon multi-sectioned triangle similar to the one on top of the Canada Life Building, which indicated weather conditions depending on how it was blinking. In the late 1960s, the iconic double disc, spinning records neon sign replaced the previous neon signs. The neon signs can be seen clearly in the video for the Rush song "Subdivisions" filmed in downtown Toronto in 1982 and Donald Shebib's influential proto-Canadian film Goin' Down the Road.

The records weren't spinning when we came by. Here's an interesting link for those who have Google Earth. (visit link)

Name of business: Sam the Record Man

Type of business: Retail

Condition of Neon Sign: Palookaville - Hurtin' for certain, but still trying to shine

Physical Location:
347 Yonge Street
Toronto, On Canada


Web Address: [Web Link]

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