Albuquerque's Orphan Signs

 Albuquerque's stretch of Route 66 was once a hotspot for travelers on their way out west. My 93-year-old uncle primarily remembers his late 1930s trip through NM by the many funky motels that sat along Central Avenue. Time has taken its toll on the strip, and while many historic motels still exist, other buildings have been razed, leaving only their signs. 

But foundling signs are taken seriously here. A group called Friends of the Orphan Signs has worked to transform several of them into ojects d'art. One of the best known, at 4119 Central Avenue,was embellished by Highland High School students Hilary Weir, Ellie Martin, Gabe Thompson, and Desiree Marmon. The sign has a strikingly beautiful glow, even in daylight, and a mysticism that's quite unusual in the midst of Nob Hill.


More: http://friendsoftheorphansigns.org/