Tampa Natives Show Feature - Tampa Neon Signs of the 50s & 60s by Cinchett Neon Sign Co.

This is an edited segment of the Tampa Natives Show which airs on Wednesday nights at 9pm on TBCN.org. It features hosts Mario Nuñez and Steve Cannella with special guest John V. Cinchett. John's grandfather and father owned Cinchett Neon Signs in Tampa and created the beautiful neon signs that adorned Tampa businesses seen in this video. This is rare color footage shot by Frank Cinchett and also shows some of the signs being built.

[@MorningMary67]

I was born in 1967 and I've lived in the Tampa area all of my life. I really enjoyed watching this video and am very glad that Mr. Cinchett recorded these signs! Thank you very much for sharing this.

[@ksr9t]

The El Rancho motel on Neb. south of Hamilton had a great neon sign. Cowboy riding horse while throwing a lariet. Motel is still there too with the same name. After being born in Tampa in 1953 I remember most of those signs. Burger Queen and Dairy Queen both brought back memories.

[@halofreak4t5]

Absolutely amazing. I have been living in Tampa since I was born in 1990, but I am very intrigued by Tampa's history. Wish some of these signs still existed!

[@musicaegh]

Seeing the signs of the past, especially of The Flaming Buddha, is a wonderful reminder of times when I was a much younger man... Loved this video!

[@ksr9t]

Been awhile since your post. But do you remember the House of Seven Sorrows?