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Northtown Mall has been a retail fixture in the northeast Twin Cities metro area for over 35 years. Several years ago the mall was remodeled and new entrance monument signs were added around the property. These signs incorporated reverse channel neon letters. The neon in the letters worked well for a number of years. [...]
Signcrafters recently installed the signage at Pinestripes Bowling and Bocce in Edina MN. Pinstripes is the latest concept to offer active entertainment along with a formal dining concept. Signcrafters installed the 3 different wall signs at the location using a variety of trucks and lift equipment. Read more about pinstripes in the article below [...]
Signcrafters has been creating, installing, and maintaining McDonald’s signage ever since the franchise giant came to the state. We have had a great history with McDonald’s and have just recently renovated 2 different locations. Golden Valley was need of new roof beams and Hutchinson remodeled their drive thru. Signcrafters worked with Everbrite, McDonalds national sign vendor, [...]
Surdyk’s has long been a Minneapolis institution for Wines Spirits and Cheese. When they decide to open their second location their idea took flight! They have opened a new wine market and bar with the finest wine, spirits and artisanal fare. Stop in and enjoy a drink or meal before or after you fly, or take [...]
Movies today are bigger than ever and IMAX is making sure movie goers experience the full size and sound of these movies. AMC theatres is adding IMAX screens to several of their theaters around the country. Signcrafters was asked to install all of the AMC/IMAX signage in the Twin Cities, starting with Rosedale, then Southdale and [...]
Signcrafters fabricated and installed the signage at the new Scoops Kid Spa in the Mall of America. The design features an internally illuminated cabinet with digital graphics. The eye popping colors and fun graphics are sure to attract the attention of children and their parents. See below for more information. Scooops Kid Spa coming to Mall [...]
First Avenue has been an icon in Minnesota music for over 40 years. With its national talent and local stars First Avenue has been the place for the music in the Twin Cities. The danceteria has always wanted a place for its customers to go before and after concerts, and with the addition of The Depot Tavern [...]
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 [...]