Vintage business signs could be saved under proposed ordinance The proposal aims to protect Chicago’s most iconic “vintage signs,” such as the Grace’s Furniture sign in Logan Square.

Vintage advertising signs have become cherished collectibles that offer a unique glimpse into the past. These items are more than just relics — for collectors, they’re a slice of mid-century ...

According to richmondauctions.com, the company set a new world record in the antique advertising sign category in 2022 when it sold a double-sided porcelain Musgo Gasoline sign for $1.5 million.

As always with any advertising signs — and this includes thermometer signs — value depends on condition, so make sure they are not faded by light or otherwise damaged.

People enjoy the signs for the memories they bring of 5- and 10-cent stores, downtown mercantiles and 5-cent Coca-Cola. Skip to Article. ... Ghost signs: The South's fading vintage ads .