Peppi, La Cassa Neon Folk hero
Constructed in 1957, the sign features a rotund characature of a "troubadour", Peppi, who plucks a mandolin. The figure, which measures approximately 8 feet in height, has a drooping handlebar mustache, green hat, red shirt, loose tie and royal blue trousers. The sign’s details are outlined in various shades of neon: the hat and trousers in blue; the hair, face, mustache, fingers and mandolin in both orange and yellow; while the tie is outlined with green neon. The feet rest on a rectangular metal base that measures approximately four feet by two feet and features the words "La Casa" in pink neon exaggerated modern letters. Peppi "plucks" the mandolin; this is the only moving feature of the sign.
Although the sign has been repainted through time, the colors of the green hat and red shirt have remained constant. The trousers however, were originally black. Overall, the sign exhibits an exceptional degree of integrity and has been well maintained since its date of construction.
you need to also post the neon sign from Bronco Burgers! That’s a great sign!
Comment by trs — September 29, 2006 @ 6:29 pm