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Denver's 10 Coolest Neon Signs

August 3, 2011 10:28AM

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The sign for Candlelight Tavern, 383 South Pearl Street, was erected in 1954, and to this day it still retains some of its original parts.Not all damage is caused by natural disasters, Troy Hanley, manager of the Candlelight says "People will climb up it and then it will needs to be fixed."
Photos and captions by Stephen Cummings. Curated by Susan Froyd.

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Additions:
- The Bluebird Theater (Photo 11)
- Bonnie Brae Ice Cream (Photo 12)
- Skate City (Photo 13) submitted by reader Mike
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