Jul 23, 2020 · Completed in 1915, the building was originally crowned with a Coca-Cola sign that would remain a downtown fixture until its removal in 1928.

Nov 30, 2023 · Dive into the rich history of Kansas City's Western Auto building and its iconic sign. From George Pepperdine's humble beginnings to the rise of Western Auto and Coca …

The Western Auto sign is a well-recognized Kansas City landmark and a key part of our City’s brand. The sign has been turned off since July 2025 due to ongoing maintenance concerns.

May 14, 2022 · If you think the Western Auto sign hovers above Kansas City’s Crossroads district like some delightful, less-evil version of the Eye of Sauron, you’re… not wrong.

After the demise of Western Auto, the company's corporate headquarters at 2107 Grand Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, was transformed into loft condominiums, the Western …

Oct 26, 2022 · In Kansas City, we have Western Auto and Tension Envelopes signs. The city’s downtown skyline is brightened by the iconic silhouettes that have stood for about seventy …

May 3, 2022 · The Coca-Cola sign was swiftly replaced with a Western Auto sign a year later. The Western Auto building truly made its mark in KC and was added to the National Register of …

The Western Auto sign in Kansas City, Missouri is a 73-foot tall, 30-ton, neon and bulb sign that sits atop the 12-story Western Auto Building at 2107 Grand Boulevard. The sign was installed …

Jul 22, 2020 · The bold, bright Western Auto sign is an iconic piece of Kansas City’s downtown skyline and central to a recent What’s Your KC Q inquiry.

In 1951, Western Auto moved into the former Coca-Cola building, buying it a year later. In 1952, they added the famous Western Auto sign. Here’s what makes it special: Size and Design: …