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Coordinates: 39°16′28″N 76°35′46″W / 39.2745°N 76.5961°W / 39.2745; -76.5961
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Domino Sugars Sign
The sign illuminated at night
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39°16′28″N 76°35′46″W / 39.2745°N 76.5961°W / 39.2745; -76.5961
LocationBaltimore, Maryland
Length120 feet (37 m)
Height70 feet (21 m)
Completion date1951

The Domino Sugars Sign is a landmark located alongside the Port of Baltimore, part of the Patapsco River. The sign was first illuminated on April 25, 1951, and was erected by Artkraft Strauss. In 2021, the sign's original neon lighting was replaced with LEDs.[1]

History

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The sign was constructed by Artkraft Strauss and first illuminated on April 25, 1951.[1]

Construction

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The sign sits 160 feet (49 m) above the harbor, and is 120 feet (37 m) by 70 feet (21 m).

References

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  1. ^ a b Cassie, Ron (May 6, 2021). "When the Domino Sugars Sign Went Up in 1951, There Was No Fanfare". Baltimore. Retrieved March 25, 2024.