California (CSAA) Placerville, El Dorado, Diamond Springs, Jackson directional sign

Description

The state government of California only began posting its own highway signs in the mid-1950s. Before that, it was the job of private auto clubs, like the California State Automobile Association, which was responsible for the north half of the state. During this era, the clubs heavily experimented with different layouts and sign placements to figure out what worked and what didn’t. This sign, pointing the way to Placerville straight ahead, and El Dorado, Diamond Springs, and Jackson to the right, represents a transitional period between the style of the late 1920s and the 1930s. Signs in California in the 1920s were usually placed at right angles to each other on the same post. A traveler wishing to see where going straight through an intersection would lead them would have to look at the sign facing cross traffic. This sign includes a 1930s innovation—an up arrow to indicate a destination straight ahead.

Our Placerville, El Dorado, Diamond Springs, Jackson directional sign lets you step back in time to this experimental period in California highway signing. It is made using the same fonts and layout typical to the era. It’s made with our signature high-gloss finish, evoking the look and feel of the porcelain enamel used on the original auto club signage. Display it in your garage, bar, man cave, or anywhere else needing throwback to early 20th Century navigation practices!

Our Placerville, El Dorado, Diamond Springs, Jackson directional sign is made of heavy 14-gauge steel. It’s sturdy enough to stand up to the elements for years to come, even in the snowy Sierra. The sign includes pre-drilled mounting holes to make installation easier. It’s available in the following sizes:

• 15 in. × 10 in.
• 21 in. × 14 in.
• 30 in. × 20 in.
• 36 in. × 24 in.
• 42 in. × 28 in.
• 45 in. × 30 in.

Want a sign like this with different destinations? Just say the word! What about a different type of road sign, from California or elsewhere? Maybe a route marker, welcome sign, or warning sign? We can make just about any road sign you can think of! If you don’t see the sign of your dream on our website, just contact us to get started on your custom order!