UIC Department of Opthalmology Department Chairs Plaques March 26, 2014 Plaques Many schools, especially colleges and universities, show off their history when they’re able. It resonates with new students and alumni alike knowing that the school they attend or attended is rich with knowledge and tradition. Seeing this tradition and history every day also gives them a sense of pride knowing they’re part of a storied... Read More
Etched Bronze Plaque Memorializes a Lost Jazz-Age Landmark February 24, 2014 Plaques You won’t find Boston’s Gaiety Theatre on Washington Street anymore. Despite a valiant effort to keep it around as a historic landmark, the once bustling theatre was razed in 2005, just shy of its 100th birthday. To help commemorate this historic venue, we worked with Linda Ziemba of Trace Designs to create an etched bronze... Read More
Stainless Steel Photo Plaques Commemorate a Historic Aviation Site February 5, 2014 Plaques It’s important to remember that no matter where you go in this country there is always a rich history just beneath the surface. We were reminded of this when were commissioned to design, produce, and install a series of stainless steel photo plaques near a Costco in Alexandria, Virginia. We talked with the General Contractor,... Read More
Rededication of the FDR Presidential Library and Museum Bronze Plaque December 9, 2013 Plaques Earlier this year, we were proud to help the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, NY enter a brand new era. After three years of renovations and additions, the library finally completed the work in time for its rededication on June 30th, 2013, the 72nd anniversary of the original dedication. Impact... Read More
Morton West High School Veteran’s Memorial Plaque – Chicago, IL December 2, 2013 Plaques We were recently commissioned to create a cast bronze Veteran’s Day memorial plaque for Morton West High School in Berwyn, Illinois, which is just outside of Chicago. We were proud to take on this project, because they take the Veteran’s Day assembly very seriously at Morton West High. In fact, Congressman Daniel Lipinski recently held... Read More
Stainless Steel Photo Plaques – Santa Monica Beach Stories, Los Angeles California October 21, 2012 Plaques Impact Signs was proud to produce these etched stainless steel plaques from a marine grade, alloy 316 stainless steel to be able to withstand the Los Angeles ocean coastal environment, and also the many tourists and locals alike who will visit the beach and read the stories on the plaques. (Not sure if the tourists... Read More
The Legacy Project Chicago – Bronze Memorial Photo Plaques October 8, 2012 Bronze Plaques Plaques “It’s rather “off-the-scale” actually. Beyond my best expectations. You all did a beautiful job.” – Victor Salvo, Founder and Executive Director of The Legacy Project The Legacy Project is a series of historic bronze plaques and kiosks on Halsted Street in Chicago. It is an educational and architectural project showcasing the extraordinary achievements of notable... Read More
Aluminum AARP Building Dedication Plaque – New York September 24, 2012 Plaques Impact Signs designed, produced and installed this plaque in New York for AARP, our long time client. The plaque marks the dedication of a rooftop garden in honor of the founder of AARP, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Salvation Army, and other organizations also donated to the project, and are mentioned on the dedication plaque. An... Read More
Historical Bronze Plaque in Chicago – Lee Pelty September 22, 2012 Bronze Plaques Plaques This bronze plaque, designed and produced by Impact Signs, was installed on the Chicago Row House on Lincoln Ave where Pelty lived for 38 years. Historical Bronze plaques such as these serve a great architectural purpose, to educate, memorialize, and add vibrancy and character to the city’s architecture. The photo is done by a method... Read More
How To Refurbish and Restore A Bronze Memorial Plaque December 15, 2011 Plaques Resources A Maintenance Plan for Lasting Shine Because bronze is a copper alloy, time and weather conditions cause bronze plaques to become dull and eventually form a green patina on the surface. While some people like the look of an aged bronze plaque, many would prefer to keep it looking the way it did on the day it... Read More