If you’ve never lived in a neighborhood that was lit up by neon sign after neon sign, welcome to Len Davidson’s Philadelphia. Len grew up in a different era in Northeast Philly, when soda fountains and pharmacy counters were the norm. He’s trying to preserve a piece of that time at the Neon Museum of Philadelphia, where he’s collected over a hundred signs from businesses that have mostly died out - much like neon itself.

This week, Sabrina Boyd-Surka visits the Neon Museum to find out what makes Len so interested in these signs and why he thinks their stories need to live on for future generations.

Take a look inside the museum with photos and videos by Holli Stephens here.
Follow us on Twitter: @TheJawncast

If you’ve never lived in a neighborhood that was lit up by neon sign after neon sign, welcome to Len Davidson’s Philadelphia. Len grew up in a different era in Northeast Philly, when soda fountains and pharmacy counters were the norm. He’s trying to preserve a piece of that time at the <a href="https://neonmuseumofphiladelphia.org/">Neon Museum of Philadelphia</a>, where he’s collected over a hundred signs from businesses that have mostly died out - much like neon itself.
This week, <a href="http://twitter.com/sabrinakayab">Sabrina Boyd-Surka</a> visits the Neon Museum to find out what makes Len so interested in these signs and why he thinks their stories need to live on for future generations.
<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/neon-museum-1950s-philadelphia-signs-mom-and-pop-shops">Take a look inside the museum with photos and videos by Holli Stephens here.</a> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJawncast">@TheJawncast</a>

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

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