Post #384549 by TorchGuy on Wed, Jun 4, 2008 7:42 AM

There used to be a second Andy's Diner, years ago... I'm also a sign nut, and I sincerely hope the Museum of History & Industry (owners of the Dog House sign, Washington Natural Gas flame and Rainier Brewery 'R') get it and restore it.

Speaking of bars with cool signs, anyone know anything about Soft Sam's? It was a Renton bar out near the Paccar plant that closed decades ago. It had a neon signshowing a guy repeatedly doffing his hat. I used to watch thev sign on my bus ride to school in the early 80s, but I know no more. I've also seen photos of a lounge that had the sort of exterior that would imply a 13 Coins-like interior, located in Renton on the site (on Rainier, by Fred Meyer) that now holds Blockbuster Video and Torero's - called Harvey's. I don't remember it, and neither does anyone else I've met, but I did see a photo of the exterior.