Archive for June, 2010
Heartbreaker has been a premier women’s clothing company in the Twin Cities for several years. This year they decided it was time to venture into the mens clothing market. They found a great location in Shorewood across the street from one of their 3 women’s clothing stores and opened for business in May. They decided [...]
The Grainbelt Breweryerected a large billboard on Nicollet Island next to the Hennepin Avenue Bridge around 1940. For years, it flashed the letters in sequence (“G-R-A-I-N B-E-L-T BEER”). This sign still stands today as a local landmark. This iconic neon sign on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis has been dark for several years. In the past [...]
A new retail development has opened in St. Louis Park Minnesota. This development, The West End, is a dynamic and thriving community of shops, restaurants, a movie theater and professional offices. Signcrafters has had a strong presence in the development of the area, including such locations as Crave, Ringo and Sauce. More stores are sure [...]
When Minnesota Life decided an identity change was in order they re-branded themselves as Securian Financial. This re-branding included two sets of 7′ neon channel letters atop theirdowntown St. Paul skyscraper. These letters had black/white acrylic faces and were fabricated using the best technology available at the time. While after a few years the harsh Minnesota climate [...]
Signcrafters was honored to be part of the team that helped to build Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins. Signcrafters installed many different types of signs all over the stadium, including Gate Signage, Concession Signage, and even the Hall of Fame Retired Number Signs that hang out in left field. This was [...]