It was an honor and a privilege to create this bronze military bas relief plaque to honor Navy veteran Vice Adm. Albert H. Konetzni, Jr. Konetzni Hall – previously known as the Submarine Squadron 15 headquarters – was dedicated on April 19, 2019 in Apra Harbor, Guam. The plaque reads: “Highly regarded for his...
Read MoreKnown for its interior design, Small Tea is more than a tea house. Their custom business sign in Miami is a ½”-thick etched copper plaque that sets the tone for this modern sanctuary of elegance and human connection. With more than 84 global varieties to sniff and sip, signage for this local institution needed to...
Read MoreWhen the US severed ties with Cuba in 1961, it was unlikely that the ones in power knew just how long the Cold War between neighbors would last. Since the beginning of his time in office, President Obama had worked on negotiations with Cuba, continually handling new challenges and opposition. Finally on July 20, 2015,...
Read MoreWhen it comes to honoring a special person or commemorating an historic event, there really isn’t a better way to have that legacy live on than having a bas relief plaque created. In 2014, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Harold Washington Legacy Committee did just that when they commissioned a bronze relief of former...
Read MoreWe’ve all seen scenes of villages in South Sudan and other troubled areas in the world and wanted to do something about it. However, there’s a sense that you just won’t be able to do anything no matter what you do. It’s a helpless feeling that can leave you troubled the more you think about it....
Read MoreSome plaques are harder to make than others. While we treat each job separately and as seriously as we can, some take on an even deeper meaning here at Impact Signs. Such was the case with the bas relief dedication plaque we created for Officer Sean A. Collier. Sean became the youngest Auxiliary Sergeant in...
Read MoreMany 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 MoreYou 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 MoreIt’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 MoreEarlier 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...
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