A neon sign that was an iconic landmark burning high above Mercer Street in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood for nearly 40 years – but which was hasn’t been seen in public for more than two ...

Vintage neon signs have become a rare and treasured thing in the Valley. In fact, local preservationists estimate there are only around three dozen old-school illuminated displays still in operation ...

Tom Wartman is standing over a rectangle of blue flame and bending glass in his hands. "This fire is about 1,500 degrees," he says casually. He quickly and deftly moves the glass arc from the flame to ...