Notes & Facts

Neon was discovered in 1898 by Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers.

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The first neon lights were made by George Claude in 1911.

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Neon signs were made popular in the early 1920's throughout France and the United States.

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Neon gas naturally produces a red glow but over 150 other colors can be created with the use of other elements. Most commonly, Argon, Phosphor, Xenon, Helium and Mercury.

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The first neon signs were made for the Packard Car Company in 1923 at a cost of $12,000 each.

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While Neon gas produces a red glow, Argon gas creates a blue glow.

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A indoor neon sign consumes, on average, the same as a 60 watt light bulb.

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Neon signs can last upwards of 20 years or more if they are not broken.

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Neon signs are safe as any other small electrical appliance.