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Originally Posted by Wig-Wag
ProphetM Santa Fe did not have a rail presence in Hollywood. However
they did have a Harvey House for their Santa Fe Trailways bus at 1735 Chauenga Boulevard.
See: http://laist.com/2010/01/30/laistory...n_cahuenga.php
However, I suspect it may be a movie prop as the lettering is extremely clean and sharp and even for wood period piece. Also, the logos are from an earlier period than the Harvey House. See Tourmaline's post below.
Cheers,
Jack
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Yes, movie prop could be the answer. The sign had only some light wear, so it was either posted indoors or was outdoors for only a short time. Do you know the time period when Santa Fe used that lettering style in their logo?
This sign is located in the Idle Spurs Steakhouse in Barstow, which has been operating since 1950, and under that name since the 1970s. The sign could be from any time. A different room has several metal road signs that are definitely authentic, and are about 90-100 years old.