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Silver Slipper Sign

The Silver Slipper sign, manufactured and installed by YESCO around 1955, became a beloved part of the Las Vegas skyline atop the small yet lively Silver Slipper Casino. This historic venue, an entertainment hub on the Strip, hosted a variety of live performances, boxing matches, and even popular burlesque shows. The iconic rotating high heel...

Shine Bright Through Longer Nights

As daylight savings approaches and the days grow shorter, it’s crucial to ensure your business’s signs and lighting are in top condition. Burned-out or broken lights can send the wrong message to customers, creating an unwelcoming atmosphere or even signaling neglect. At YESCO, we understand the importance of maintaining a bright, well-lit exterior. Ourexpert team is...

YESCO Retrofits Neon Lighting With LED Illumination on Brigham City Gateway Arch Sign in Brigham City, Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (September 2024) – YESCO, the 104-year-old company known for creating, repairing and maintaining internationally recognizable signs, announces it has completely retrofitted all neon lighting with LED illumination on the Brigham Gateway Arch sign in Brigham City, Utah. Work on the retrofitting project began on Thursday, Aug. 1 and took more than 202...

YESCO to Restore Vintage Rio Grande Sign for Heber Valley Railroad

YESCO announces it will restore the vintage Rio Grande sign for the Heber Valley Railroad. The sign, originally created by YESCO in the late 1950s, once proudly stood atop the Rio Grande Depot in Salt Lake City, Utah, before being replaced approximately five years ago. Now, YESCO is working to refurbish this historic piece, bringing...

Slim Olson’s

Pictured here is the original Slim Olson’s gas station in Bountiful, Utah. Back in the 1950s, this station was recognized as the world’s largest service station, boasting an impressive 43 pumps. Drivers in sleek Ford street rods and Chevy Cabriolets would roll in to fuel up with two grades of Amoco gas: ethyl and regular. Today, Slim...

Seasonal Sign Service

The fall season is upon us—now’s the perfect time to kick those signs back into gear. Whether you need sign repair, retrofitting, or lighting maintenance, YESCO has you covered. Don’t let your signs and lighting fall behind this season. Reach out to us today for expert service that will keep your business looking bright and inviting...

YESCO adopts Defender Safety’s new type ll helmets

YESCO was in a recent spotlight by Defender Safety Helmets after adopting their new type II helmets:  "YESCO , a 104-year-old company founded in 1920 by Thomas Young, continues to uphold its legacy of innovation and safety by adopting the Defender Safety H2 Type 2 Safety Helmet. Isaac Gallegos, Safety Director at YESCO, has been instrumental in...

Pioneers of Neon Excellence 

Did you know? YESCO was one of the first sign companies to manufacture its own customized neon tubing. In the 1950s, our signs came alive with vibrant neon colors, illuminating the era of hula-hoops, bobby socks, and rock and roll. These pioneering efforts contributed to the vibrant visual culture of the mid-20th century, making neon...

YESCO Creative Director Mark Oatis Completes Notable Project at American Sign Museum’s Main Street Expansion

Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos L to R: A Tribute to Letterhead Legend Bill Riedel Painted by YESCO’s Creative Director Mark Oatis; Mark Oatis. (L: Photo Courtesy of Natalie Grilli, R: Photo Courtesy of YESCO)  YESCO announces its distinguished creative director Mark Oatis recently participated in a significant project for the American Sign Museum's...