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Western Auto Sign Restored to Glory | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s legendary Western Auto sign is back on, glowing brighter than ever after a two-month restoration that swapped in 3,000 new bulbs and revived nearly 40 neon elements—faithfully recreating its original warm incandescent look. For Matt McNutt, who helped restore it with his dad decades ago, it was a full-circle moment. Funded by the city’s Illuminate KC initiative and endorsed by the mayor as a vital piece of public art, the sign now promises a decade of upkeep thanks to dedicated maintenance funds. What makes it even more remarkable? The entire animation system still runs on…
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