Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. PDT
Cost: $45.00
Location: Depart from Moscone West - Mobile Workshop Departure Area
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Hear about the features of historic neon signs and their importance in distinct urban narratives.
- Discover the Tenderloin's unique contributions to the history of San Francisco, the LGBTQ rights movement, and affordable housing while learning to identify specific neon signs that represent these contributions.
- Learn about efforts by individuals, organizations, property owners, city agencies, and other stakeholders in the preservation and restoration of significant historic neon signs.
MORE SESSION DETAILS
In this walking tour, learn about the unique character of the Tenderloin community and why it has been called the most misunderstood neighborhood in the city. The workshop explains the contributions of neon signs to the Tenderloin's history, introduces concepts of neon design and fabrication, and showcases efforts by business owners, historians, neon enthusiasts, and city agencies to ensure these works of art are not lost. Get a chance to appreciate the signs and experience the culture of the Tenderloin firsthand.
Session Speakers
Al Barna
Mobile Workshop Guide
San Francisco Neon/Historic Network
San Fransico
Darcy B. Bender
Speaker
City and County of San Francisco, Office of Economic and Workforce Development
San Francisco, CA
Jim Rizzo
Mobile Workshop Guide
Neon Works
Oakland
Katie Conry
Mobile Workshop Guide
Tenderloin Museum
San Francisco
Randall Ann Homan
Speaker
San Francisco Neon
San Francisco, CA
Shelley Gruendler
Mobile Workshop Guide
Type Camp
San Francisco
Activity ID: NPC190045