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YESCO Fabricates, Installs Signage for Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Pictured: Ford Amphitheater Signage. (Photo courtesy of Ford Amphitheater)

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SALT LAKE CITY (October 2024) – YESCO, the 104-year-old company known for creating, repairing and maintaining internationally recognizable signs, announces it has fabricated and installed signage for Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, Colorado. YESCO’s scope of work included the fabrication and installation of a 31-foot-long illuminated stage sign on an existing structure. The sign was built using halo illuminated reverse channel letters, ensuring high visibility and energy efficiency of the iconic Ford oval logo. The second stage sign measuring 50 feet wide included an illuminated logo cabinet, bringing an even greater bold visual identity to the amphitheater. Lastly, YESCO installed two sets of halo illuminated reverse channel letters on entrance arches to brilliantly welcome guests to the amphitheater.

“Bringing the Ford brand to life on such a large scale has been a rewarding challenge,” said Jeff Young, executive vice president, YESCO. “The sheer size and impact of these signs reflect the bold and resilient spirit of Ford Amphitheater, making it an unmistakable landmark for Colorado Springs.”

“Ford Amphitheater is more than just a venue, it’s a must-visit destination for music lovers nationwide” said Bob Mudd, senior vice president of construction and market expansion for VENU. “YESCO brought our vision to life, creating signage that will serve as a lasting landmark for years to come.”

ABOUT YESCO

YESCO specializes in the manufacture of custom electric signs, sign maintenance and out-of-home advertising. In addition, YESCO operates sign and lighting service repair stores throughout North America as well as a sign financing business. Thomas Young founded the company in Ogden, Utah, in 1920 after borrowing $300 from his father. YESCO began by offering wall painted advertisements, gold-leaf window lettering and coffin plates. Today, helmed by the third and fourth generations of the founder’s family, YESCO creates, services and maintains award-winning displays for some of the most prestigious brands. For more information, go to www.YESCO.com.

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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 remained a Las Vegas landmark until the casino’s closure in 1988.

After its retirement, the sign was restored and is now displayed at the Neon Museum, where it continues to captivate visitors with its enduring legacy.