A little Venice History!   
Did you know that July 4th is also Venice, California’s birthday?    The legendary Abbot Kinney introduced the world to Venice in 1905 on the 4th of July.
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Photo from the 2013 Venice Sign Summer Lighting and 108th Happy Birthday Cake & Sing-A-Long

About the Venice Sign:   Spanning across Windward Avenue at Pacific, the VENICE Sign in lights is a modern day replica of the one originally installed in 1905 by the legendary Abbot Kinney.

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In 2007, the Venice Sign Restoration Project recreated and installed the contemporary version of this historic sign.  Since that time the Venice Chamber has been responsible for the Sign and for protecting its trademark.  View photos of the the June 24, 2007 Venice Fest (the lighting of the restored Venice Sign for the first time.)

Today this lasting legacy is restored across Windward Avenue as a tribute to the celebrated Venice of years past and modern day gateway to the world famous Venice Beach.

Visitors are invited to photograph the sign for their personal use and enjoyment.

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LOCATION:  80 Windward Ave.  Venice, CA 90291.    Metered parking on Windward Ave.  Parking lots on Windward Ave and  Speedway.

ADOPT A BULB & BE PART OF THE VENICE SIGN!
Continuing year-round, the Venice Chamber of Commerce raises funds to support the maintenance of the VENICE Sign. Through the Adopt-a-Bulb program, direct donations and license fees we are able to provide for inspections and repairs, ensuring that the VENICE Sign remains a safe and beautiful symbol for all to enjoy.   Click here for more info!

FILMING OF THE VENICE SIGN:   
  • Visitors are invited to photograph the sign for their personal use and enjoyment.
  • The VENICE Sign is a federally registered trademark of the Venice Chamber of Commerce. To include the VENICE Sign in any form of published media please call (310) 822-5425, email [email protected] or complete an intake form.

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For more Venice Sign info, visit www.VeniceChamber.net

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