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Hey!  Look at That!

Signs Seen Around SLO County

Signs

The signs are everywhere.

Literally.

It is human nature to convey, in a concise fashion, information to others at appropriate places and times.

They are used not only for commercial purposes, but to convey warnings, information, regulations, invitations, or to establish ownership and boundaries.

Signs combine necessity, utility, and a design sense that helps to effectively telegraph a message.

Color, font, graphics, shape, and size are all factors, as is placement, height, and repetition, in order to maximize the desired effect.

Brevity and clarity are assets, because most of the signs we encounter are seen while encased in a moving vehicle.

Here's a sampling of signs from around San Luis Obispo County. Some are no longer standing, while others are of relatively recent vintage. See how many of them you recognize.

.Miller Tires.
Miller Tires Barn
Anvil
Anvil - 664 Marsh, San Luis Obispo
AtascaderoAdmin
Atascadero Administration Building
Bob and ASH
Bob and ASH
Haley Ranch
Haley Ranch
Highway 58
Los Padres National Forest
Piedras Blancas Light House Station
Piedras Blancas Light House
Watch For Seals
Watch for Seals (SLO-1) Near Piedras Blancas
State Park Property
State Park Property

California Valley

Cholame Rudnick Ranch

Digger Pine Road

Fire Water - Avila

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