The Slow Death of Neon
Manhattan’s iconic neon landscape is facing extinction as property owners increasingly replace historic neon signs with LED alternatives. From Times Square’s dwindling glassworks to the recent losses at Smith’s Bar and Subway Inn, the trend has accelerated across both small businesses and major landmarks, Curbed reports.

Rockefeller Center’s proposal to replace its 1935 neon signage with LEDs marks a significant moment in this … ⌘ Read more