Comments on: Taking Action to Save the Discolandia Sign

By: JP

JP — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:15:58 +0000

The sign’s iconic presence in the famous Carnival mural above the House of Brakes on the SE corner of South Van Ness and 24th St. should be a part of the supporting arguments for historical preservation.

By: Cranky Old Mission Guy

Cranky Old Mission Guy — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:52:26 +0000

There’s a vid on youtube — do a search.

By: jaricoandlinda

jaricoandlinda — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:35:18 +0000

P.S. While we’re at it, where the heck is that 17 Reasons sign. There was a movement to restore it and bring it back. I recall a website and t-shirts being sold.

By: jaricoandlinda

jaricoandlinda — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:33:32 +0000

I know the Doggy Dinner head owner and it’s such a huge labor of love to keep those painted and stored so they can be carted around for all of us to enjoy. So many businesses have sprung up in old industrial buildings where the name was kept long past the original occupant. Punk clubs mostly it seems. The Deaf Club, Starlight Cleaners, Luggage Store, The Box Factory (not a punk club but condos), CBGBs. Someone could probably do a way better job of naming more than I could. Point is, it doesn’t have to be moved. Discolandia Tacos? Discolandia Dry Cleaners? Discolandia Shoe Repair? I’m gunning for a service oriented occupant because of the flood of galleries recently. But that’s just me.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:40:48 +0000

I wonder if they’d just sell the sign to someone who could use it, like how the Doggy Diner heads show up at events and things. It’s a cool sign (and featured in one of my favorite murals too).

By: jaricoandlinda

jaricoandlinda — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:49:59 +0000

Indeed. Feel to stick it up your ass.

By: Cranky Old Mission Guy

Cranky Old Mission Guy — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:06:06 +0000

Feel free to take it home with you and stick it to your wall.

By: redbearded

redbearded — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:33:12 +0000

OH NO! Nothing can ever change! I have a soft spot for all the gum that’s stuck to the sidewalks on Mission Street. Lets preserve that tooooo!

By: Kari Devereaux

Kari Devereaux — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:46:30 +0000

i would keep the sign if someone would buy it for me!
aha, ill make it into the best art gallery/cafe/bar ever!