Vintage New York Subway Signs
Midland, GA 31820
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NYC Signs
(Huge Metal Station Signs)
As subway stations are renovated or train routes change drastically, the heavy metal station signs handing within or just outside the stations are removed and made available to the public. Many are damaged greatly during removal and trashed. Fortunately, a handful survive in good condition.
Below are a few we have available. These signs are authentic and actually hung within the subway system for years, if not decades.
These were purchased from reputable sellers and/or the MTA surplus site. We never, ever purchase material suspected of being stolen or sold through illegitimate channels.
Framed Vintage 20"x24" "Song of the Trolley" tin sign
This isn't actually a subway sign, like we usually sell here, but it is a very unique piece of art. It's a very old tin sign that would be the perfect gift for a postal worker or trolley operator or fan.
$285.00 - AVAILABLE
Sign dimensions: 20"'x24" approx
Frame width: 2.5"
Frame materials: Wood covered in black leather
Total Dimensions: 24.5" x 28.5"
THE SONG OF THE TROLLEY
I am coming, I am coming, hark you hear my motor humming, For the trolley's come to conquer, so you cannot keep it back. And Zip! the sparks are flashing, as the car goes onward dashing. While the wheels are whirring smoothly along a perfect track.
Tis vain then to delay me, for you cannot stop or stay me, Though old fogies fought against me, for I "went too fast", they said; And they talked of death and danger to the native and the stranger--Oh! a frightful state they were in from my wire overhead.
Yes, it seems the trolley shocked them-for right and left I knocked them, And I made them grow much wiser in their day. So, at last, they've learned their folly and stopped fooling with the trolley; Now when they hear me coming its a case of clear the way.
I have harnessed nature's forces, I've freed the mules and horses, I have helped the toiling thousands to new ways to earn their bread; Then, as civilization's factor, I will laugh at each detractor And keep on doing business at the same old stand instead.
Hear me whizzing through the highways -- see me brightening up the byways, Annihiliating distance as I merry speed along; I bring new life and faces to old sleeping towns and places And a million homes are brighter for the music of my song.
The business world's my debtor, 'twill ne'er find servant better, For I've wakened up a nation and prosperity's at hand; See the future thats before me, 'tis in vain you would ignore me, For the voice of the trolley is heard all through the land.
I've no palace car or sleeper, but I carry people cheeper, And I bring the breath of country to the toilers of the town; I increase the mail facilities -- freight carrying abilities Are among my many virtues and I cannot be kept down.
I laugh to scorn resistance and all thoughts of time and distance, The embodiment of Progress, hear me hustling near and far In the van of civilization, and a most apt illustration Of how commerce has successfully hitched its wagon to a star.
Yes, I'm coming, I am coming, dont you hear my motor humming? For the trolley's here to conquer and you cannot keep it back; And "Zip"! the sparks are flashing as the car goes onward dashing Yes the trolley's come and conquered, so look out! and clear the track!
Roy L. McCardell
ILLUSTRATIONS OF:
Trolley of U. S. MAIL
Open Air Trolley
SCRAP HEAP of an old trolley and a donkey
FREE horse with a rag wrapped around one leg
The one illustration has a name of R. T. OutcaultVintage 7 foot Yankee Stadium metal station sign
In late 2008, the original Yankee Stadium, built in 1923 for a cost of 2.5 million dollars, is being demolished. It will be replaced by the new 1.6 billion dollar stadium being constructed across the street. This sign, perched atop the staircase descending towards the great ballfield, directed millions of subway riders and ball fans to the original stadium for years, perhaps decades. In the spring of 2009, while this one has been retired, shiny new signs will point the way to the new stadium.
$2,000 - SOLD
Sign original location: 161 Street - Yankee Stadium station
Reason for removal of sign: Station renovation
Sign dimensions: 83"'x13.5"'x1.5" approx
Sign condition: Near Mint - a few scratches and chips on front, a few paint chips along top and bottom
MINT Vintage 4 foot x 2 foot Prospect Ave Station Manhattan & Brooklyn (2) (5) metal station sign
$985.00 - AVAILABLE
Sign original location: Prospect Avenue station entrance
Reason for removal of sign: Undetermined
Sign dimensions: 44"'x25"x1" approx
Sign condition: Near Mint - a few tiny scratches on front that are virtually invisible
MINT Vintage 4+ foot x 2 foot Atlantic Avenue - Pacific Street Station (D) (M) (N) (R) Elevator across 4 Av (B) (Q) (2) (3) (4) (5) via passageway metal station sign
$1200.00 - AVAILABLE
Sign original location: Atlantic/Pacific Station complex entrance
Reason for removal of sign: Undetermined
Sign dimensions: 53"'x23" approx
Sign condition: Near Mint - a few tiny scratches on front that are virtually invisible
Customized and Replica New York Subway Metal signs
The
only metal signs we sell are vintage signs actually used in the subway system. However, we've found an incredible source of customizable and replica metal signs at underground-signs.comThese guys do an incredible job of producing these beautiful pieces, and are licensed by the MTA as resellers. Check them out.
Vintage New York Subway Signs
Midland, GA 31820
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