Post #609528 by Dustycajun on Sun, Oct 9, 2011 10:07 AM

Now where have I heard that phrase before?

There is a greater appreciation for preserving historical icons these days, particularly in California. But, as Bigbro points out, some one (or group) needs to step up to save the day.

Case in point, the Santa Barbara Santa Claus that lived on a roof next to U.S. 101 for many years. It was about to be destroyed when a group formed to save the Santa.

He was given a pair of shades and now resides in Oxnard next to U.S. 101.

We can see a similar effort to resurrect for the Redondo Beach Barney West Tiki in this thread.

http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=41150&forum=1&hilite=redondo

Next up for saving in my area are the Wagon Wheel sign in Oxnard - the buildings are gone but the sign remains - for now.

And the old Greyhound bus station sign in downtown Santa Barbara. The building is set for razing.

A little bit of a derail here, back to the Kau Kau Korner sign. Lets see that night-time color image.

DC