Bidspirit auction | Vintage 9' Rockford Sausage Co

Vintage 9' Rockford Sausage Co DS Neon Sign - Vintage 9' Rockford Sausage Co DS Neon Sign, double-sided neon sign originally located in Rockford, IL, a multi-generational company founded in 1930 by the Ciembronowicz family, operated out of its central location on 15th Ave in Rockford, reputation for custom sausage making and meat processing, in 1948, the family expanded by constructing Penguin Food Lockers by renting out freezer lockers to manage large-scale processing of whole pigs and beef, (See Penguin Food Lockers neon sign in this auction!) eventually shifted from lockers to high-quality commercial wholesale of beef, pork, poultry, and cheese, third-generation owner, James, took over in 1982, maintaining the brand's culinary blueprint, family's footprint in the neighborhood is so historic that the nearby 15th Ave bridge was officially dedicated as the Ciembronowicz Bridge in 1980, sign in unrestored, original architectural condition, authentic, weathered patina, ”Rockford” section retains solid structure, surface scratches, paint chipping, ”Sausage Co” rails shows widespread fading, surface rust, lettering legible, sign lights up, working glass and transformers, fair to good condition, Unrestored but fully functional ”survivor” pieces are highly sought-after by petroliana collectors! Approx 9' x 6.5' x 11” NOTE: NO SHIPPING, pick up or 3rd party transport required.