As readers of this site know, the giant “Ypsi-Arbor” sign, that has been standing watch over the demilitarized zone between our two cities since 1964, is up for sale. [For the background, I’d suggest that you read our previous discussions on the matter: Part 1, Part 2.] The good news is, nothing’s been finalized yet. […]
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Is it still possible to save the Ypsi-Arbor sign, and should we try?
Posted in Ann Arbor, Ideas, Uncategorized, Ypsilanti Also tagged 1964, call to action, Golfside, historic district, historic preservation, Kickstarter, Richard Murphy, sense of place, signage, Washtenaw Avenue, Washtenaw County, Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Historic District Commission, Wes Prater, Ypsi Arbor Bowl, Ypsi Arbor sign, Ypsilanti Historical Society, Ypsilanti Township Board 11 Comments
Can we create a 20′ x 4′ historic district to protect the Ypsi-Arbor sign?
Well, it looks as though the auction for our beloved Ypsi-Arbor sign has now begun. The good news is, at least so far, no one has stepped forward to start the bidding… The minimum bid, as you can see in this screen capture, is $3,000. The folks at AnnArbor.com, though, are reporting that there is […]
Posted in Ann Arbor, History, Ideas, Uncategorized, Ypsilanti Also tagged American culture, American Pickers, cultural artifact, cultural nihilists, historic district, historic preservation, New Center Consulting, online auctions, Peninsular Paper, sign museum, Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsi Arbor Bowl 23 Comments
Who gets the Ypsi Arbor sign when the bowling alley folds?
It looks as though the Ypsi Arbor Bowl is closing in May, after more than 45 years in business. While it sucks that we’ll no longer have a local bowling alley, the thing that bothers me more is the thought that the iconic sign out in front of the building might no longer grace that […]
Posted in Ann Arbor, Other, Ypsilanti Also tagged 1964, good design, local economy, retaining Ypsi businesses, Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsi Arbor Bowl, Ypsilanti Historical Society 34 Comments