Vintage Double-Sided Lightbox Arrow Sign – “BROWN BROS.”

Description : An exceptional mid-century commercial sign featuring bold, backlit lettering spelling “BROWN BROS.” on deep blue panels mounted within a massive yellow double-sided arrow frame. This sign was originally installed at Brown Brothers Furniture, a longtime staple of the Slavic Village neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio. The store was located at 5416 Broadway Ave., and the sign once guided generations of locals to one of the area’s best-known home furnishing destinations. Though no longer wired, the structure remains intact, showcasing its industrial riveted aluminum construction, hand-routed edges, and surviving light socket mounts. Measuring over 23 feet long, this relic is ideal for large-scale installs in commercial or creative spaces, offering a rich connection to local history and the golden age of roadside signage.

Era:
Mid-20th Century (1950s–1960s)

Style:
Commercial Americana / Roadside Signage

Technique:
Riveted sheet metal fabrication, powder-coated panels, lightbox construction

Tools Used:
Shear cutter, metal brake, rivet gun, stencil router, spray booth

History:
Salvaged from Brown Brothers Furniture, once located at 5416 Broadway Ave. in Cleveland’s Slavic Village. The sign was a neighborhood landmark for decades.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown – likely produced by a regional sign fabricator

Measurements:
23' 8¾" T x 73½" W x 12" D

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 300 lbs

Music:
Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Up Around the Bend” (evoking vintage Americana highway energy)

Item Number : P13556

Category : Signs, Letters & Numbers

Brand : UK