Description
8 Mile Road is a major street in the Detroit metropolitan area. Its name derives from its location eight miles north of the city center. 8 Mile occupies a unique place in the culture of southeast Michigan. Historically, it was important as the baseline for Michigan’s land-surveying system. Later on, for much of its length, it became as the boundary line between Detroit proper and its more affluent northern suburbs. It thus also serves as place where the rich and poor come into contact. The street lends its name to the film 8 Mile, the film debut of rapper Eminem, who lived nearby when he was growing up.
Our Detroit 8 Mile West sign is a precise replica of the signs that appeared along the Detroit side of this famous road from 1985 to the early 2000s. We’ve recreated it using photos of signs of this type, ensuring every detail is just like the original. You won’t find signs like these on the collector’s market very often, and most of them have long since been replaced with the modern style so you won’t see them in the field either. Bring this classic design back to life with our faithful replica.
Our Detroit 8 Mile West sign is flat printed on heavy 14 gauge steel. It is non-reflective, but glossy, making it an excellent addition to your home decor. It is also weatherproof and will withstand even harsh Michigan winters for years to come. Mounting holes are included to make it easy to install, no matter where you wish to display it. We offer it with either one- or two-sided printing, in the following sizes:
- 21 in. × 7 in.
- 30 in. × 10 in.
- 45 in. × 15 in.
- 81 in. × 27 in. (This version is split across two panels because it’s so big!)
We can make a sign like this for any street in Detroit! And if you’re looking for a similar sign from another city, we can help you with that too. Is there another kind of sign we could help you with? If you don’t see it on our site, just place a custom order! Getting started is easy: just contact us today.
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