Twice over the last two weeks, the dual rooftop signs crowning the historic Hotel Rosslyn and its annex property have been briefly relit for film production.

The two photographs above, submitted by Historic Core resident Eric Dunn, captured the neon fixtures as they appeared this Monday night. A few faint letters and some unilluminated words indicate the signs are not fully functional, but their enduring presence in Downtown (and the fact they operate at all) are significant nonetheless.

Even though Kim Koga, director of the Museum of Neon Art, expresses hope that the landmark signs may be relit full-time (citing new property owners), logistics may prevent this from happening any time soon.

“The Rosslyn sign on the north building is not connected to a power source,” states Rosslyn Lofts resident Bert Green who operates an art gallery on the Rosslyn Hotel’s ground floor across the street.

“It’s true that the north building is under new ownership, but the south building is not. Both buildings are undergoing some renovation, and need to become profitable before spending the estimated $1,500 per month per sign to light them.”

Until then, at least we have the photographs to enjoy.

Thanks to Eric Dunn for the photographs!

-historic neon rooftop signs may be permanently relit

Photograph by chuck91214 via flickr.

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