The original neon palms now hang inside the venue. While I know many in my gen aren’t happy with the Disney-fication, it’s equally worth considering if this is the bitter pill we need to swallow to keep some of these cherished venues alive. • • • #toronto #ontario #canada #chinatown #urban_toronto #torontophotography #neon #neonpalms #theelmo #palmtree #elmocambo #livemusic #musicvenue #signsthatdefine (at El Mocambo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmfqZz2t07z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Pleased to hear an update on the possibility of this lil Honest Eds neon returning to Mirvish Village via @westbankcorp who is developing the space. Thanks for the news @jacklandauphotography + @signsthatdefine. These two shots are from 2016 when I was documenting the site for a future historical project. If you're not familiar with this hidden #neon amidst all the wild signage on this corner, it was in the back alley at the parking lot.

A couple detail shots of the original El Mocambo sign that is now located in the second floor concert hall. Had a chance to tour on the night of the @signsthatdefine launch and it was a *treat*.🌴 (at El Mocambo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhP2e4JxeN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sam the Record Man Toronto, ON. 2007

- Tanja-Tiziana, The Buzzing Lights Project

Sam's on Yonge St was one of Toronto's greatest signs before it was removed from it's street level perch at Gould St. Sharing this never-before-seen photo I made of it in 2007 in honour of tonight's @signsthatdefine book launch at the @theelmocambo. Come celebrate the history of #signage and #neon in #Toronto. 

 https://www.instagram.com/p/ClohTcHJj11/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The El Mocambo Toronto, ON. 2022 

- Tanja-Tiziana, The Buzzing Lights Project

From earlier this month at the launch of @signsthatdefine. If you need a stocking stuffer for the Toronto lover in your life, this book is a 👌 one. 

 #igsignage https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmb5DmFr_AK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=