Luminous Neon Art & Sign

Luminous Neon Wholesale Sign Company was founded by Bob McBride in 1928 in Kansas City, MO, at the height of neon's introduction to the US. The firm fabricated and sold signs over a six-state area. In 1939 the firm moved to Hutchinson, KS, and changed its name to Luminous Neon. Activities were concentrated primarily in Hutchinson and Western Kansas. The partnership of Luminous Neon was dissolved in 1961. Luminous Neon. Purchased the firm's assets from Bob McBride and Walt McBride was elected President.