Day Three: The Fourth Crew Member
While it might seem primitive by today's computing standards, the Apollo Guidance Computer was a miracle of technology in 1969. It was the fourth crew member on the Apollo mission.
Day Two: Inertial Guidance (The Story of Doc Draper)
The first major challenge facing NASA with landing a man on the Moon was figuring out how to get there. If that sounds simplistic, look […]
Day One: On The Shoulders of Multitudes
Imagine filling four major sports arenas and you have a rough idea of the number of people who made it possible to put humans on the Moon.
The Full Speed of Freedom
Welcome to the first in our Meyer Sign series on the Apollo 11 mission. In this episode, we look at the Cold War context of this great American achievement.
Where Were You on July 20, 1969?
Where were you when humans first walked on the Moon? Welcome to the first in our Apollo 11 commemorative series.
For Derek Wyckoff, Brewing An Epic Beer Is as Easy as 1-9-2
The inspiration for 192 Brewing Co., located at the south end of 2nd Street in Mount Vernon, came about as the result of an amateur […]
The Art of Being Noticed
Folks in our line of work know that the worst thing someone can say to you isn’t, “I don’t like your sign.” The worst thing […]
Hal’s Drive In: Elvis is Still in the Building…and He’s Having a Ranch Burger
To describe Hal’s Drive In as “retro” may be tempting…and you’d be forgiven for doing so. But you’d be missing the point, if not downright […]
Ken Hitt: Story of a Sign Guy
In July 2017, Ken Hitt became the owner of Meyer Sign & Advertising — and the first person to run the company who was unrelated […]
Remembering John Meyer: A Conversation with Tonnie and Martin Boer
Meyer Sign has enjoyed a rich history spanning more than half a century…and it all started with an immigrant from Holland who believed in the […]
When Your Sign IS Your Call To Action: Andy’s 5 Star Flooring
Now this is what we call a sign! Andy’s 5 Star Flooring’s sign tells you a lot about the company’s brand and the type of […]
Sarkall’s: Anyone Pho Donuts?
Sarkall’s Donuts & Noodle Soup is located at 133 E. Rio Vista Ave. in Burlington. Check it out! We have to admit to some initial […]