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When Abbot Kinney officially introduced the world to Venice-of-America in 1905 he did it in style. Across Windward Avenue at Pacific (then Trolley Way), 3-foot high letters glowed to electric life and spelled out the place to be on that 4th of July – in VENICE. Historic Windward Avenue with its Italianate architecture and colonnade began life as the entrance to the wonderful amusement pier. Today it remains our gateway to the remarkable scene known throughout the world as Venice Beach.
Community markers signify and identify local pride – think of the Hollywood sign or the Santa Monica Pier archway. The VENICE sign, older than them all, was taken down some time in the mid-50s and had been sorely missed.
Photo: Philomene Long, Ted Lieu and Councilman Bill Rosendahl at the 07.24.07 Inaugural Venice Sign Lighting
The Venice Sign Restoration Project was formed to return this welcoming icon as a lasting legacy of Venice’s Centennial celebration. Many Venetians and local companies joined the effort with LA City officials. In 2007, the Venice Chamber of Commerce celebrated the newly fabricated LED incarnation with a poem from artist Philomene Long and Councilman Bill Rosendahl supplying the dedication to a cheering crowd.
View 2007-2016 Venice Sign event photo galleries below by Venice Paparazzi
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VENICE SIGN PHOTOS BY VENICE PAPARAZZI
View 100 Year Celebration of the Venice Chamber of Commerce, and the first inaugural lighting of the Venice Sign on June 24, 2007.
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View this year’s 2016 Venice holiday sign lighting and block party event.
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2007-2016
- 2016 Venice Sign Holiday Lighting
- 2016 Venice Sign Holiday Photo Booth
- 09.16.16 A RAMS Venice Sign Lighting
- 06.13.16 Orlando Strong Lighting
- 03.17.15 O’Venice Sign Lighting
- 2015 Venice Sign Holiday Lighting
- 12.05.14 Venice Sign Holiday Lighting
- 07.03.13 Venice Sign Summer Lighting and 108th Happy Birthday Cake & Sing-A-Long
- 12.30.12 1st Annual Venice Sign Holiday Lighting.
- 06.24.07 VENICE FEST. 100 Year Celebration of the Venice Chamber of Commerce and the lighting of the Venice Sign.
- Click here to view 2007-2016 Venice Sign event photo galleries!
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For more Venice Sign info, visit www.VeniceChamber.net
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