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First
Mariner Bank Tower...
Kennametal
Rebranding Team...
Chesapeake's
Newest Beachfront...
PriceWaterhouseCoopers...

Starbucks
Brews Deal...

GableSigns
Gets Award...

Signs
of Times Reaches Milestone...
'Last Call' for Neiman Marcus...
A Tradition of Excellence...

Kendall
Regional Medical...
Schaumburg Convention Center...

An Extremely 'Wild' Grand Opening...

GableSigns
Celebrates 25th...
USSC
Presents Awards...

Maine
University Hockey...

Shopping
Center Gets a Facelift...

City
of Miami To Shine...

OUT
ON THE TOWN...

Virginia
Beach Hilton Experience...

Cuyahoga
Falls Unveils...
Connecticut
Convention Center...

BWI
Takes Off...
1st Mariner
Bank Shines on Canton...

Town & Country
Trust moves to...
The
White Sox go Cellular...

Cultivating
Deals in Pennsylvania...

GableSigns
Lands in Puerto Rico...

GableSigns
Chosen for Ford Arena...

Rams
Head Live! Enters Baltimore...
GableSigns
Awarded by USSC...

GableSigns Finds its Way in DC

Cingular
Brand Transition Team...
Crystal
City Shops Unveils New...

Carolina's
Newest Partnership...
Eagles
Fly at Rockvale Square...

Columbia
Mall Signage Project...

Washington
Metro Gets Bigger...

Bank
of America Stadium...

Anchorage
International Airport...

ON
THE ROAD WITH GABLESIGNS

Work
on National Aquarium...
Way
Finding Package for Minor...

UPS
Rolls Out Rebranding...

Ravens
and M&T Bank Announce...

ON
THE ROAD WITH GABLESIGNS

"Big
Phil" Begins Daily Jaunt...

Montgomery
Park, Once Again...
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| First
Mariner Bank Tower Celebrates Grand Opening! |
Baltimore,
MD (September 2006) On Saturday, September
9th, Edwin F. Hale Sr., president and
CEO of Hale Properties and chairman and CEO of 1st
Mariner Bank, opened up First Mariner Bank’s
new headquarters building to the public with live
music and fireworks. The Grand Opening Celebration
marked the completion and occupancy of the seventeen-story
office tower that has become Baltimore’s
anchoring project in the city’s eastside
renaissance.
“The fruits of more than four years
of hard work are clearly visible in this
building,” Mr. Hale said. “We
should all be proud of what we have accomplished.
This is just the first step in transforming
Canton into a vibrant, thriving hub with
retail, commercial office space and housing
on Baltimore’s Eastside. We have reclaimed
land that some called industrial wasteland.
Now, corporations, families and young singles
are connecting with Canton and moving and
working here. The tower has become a beacon
that people can see from across the city.
To me it is a symbol of Baltimore’s
progress and potential.”
The 477,910-square-foot building offers
stunning views of Baltimore, the Harbor
and Chesapeake Bay. The new headquarters
building will also house, Carefirst, Thomson
Prometric, About Faces Day Spa and Salon,
and Della Rose’s Tavern. New tenants
enjoy free parking, restaurants and shops
within walking distance and easy access
to Interstate 95. It is one of the largest,
most visible buildings erected in Baltimore
in years.
GableSigns, Inc. was proud to participate
in the construction project as well. From
the building’s inception, the Maryland-based
company worked with the building’s
designer Arium
Architects and owner to create a sign
that would uniquely identify the buildings
main tenant. Four fabricated aluminum compass
medallions were constructed, and finished
with 23kt gold leaf. Each elevation also
included a set of illuminated letters reading ”First
Mariner Bank”. The signs and logo
were installed on the peaks of each roof,
and illuminated with LED lighting. The sign
can be seen from miles away, from vehicular
traffic on Interstate 95 or the city’s
water traffic entering or exiting the Port
of Baltimore.
Click
here for 1st Mariner Bank in action project
photographs.
For more information about Canton Crossing,
visit www.cantoncrossing.com.
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| GableSigns
Named to the Kennametal Rebranding Team |
Latrobe,
PA (August 2006) With global operations
spanning six continents and thirty-two countries, Kennametal,
Inc., the worlds market leader in tools for
the mining and highway construction industries,
has unveiled a new identity for the world to see.
Working with the Kennametal marketing
department, GableSigns is pleased to announce
a recent agreement with the seventy-year
old company, in which GableSigns will
be providing its sign products and services
to each of Kennametal’s 150+ locations
around the world. Along with major exterior
identification signage for each site,
the project also includes secondary directional
signage and interior sign features as
well.
Kennametal Inc. is a leading global supplier
of tooling, engineered components and
advanced materials that are consumed in
production processes. With over 14,000
employees worldwide, they provide customers
with a broad range of technologically
advanced tools, tooling systems and engineering
services. They can be found in more than
60 countries; 115 International Locations
and 60 within the USA. The headquarters
for Kennametal is located in Latrobe,
Pennsylvania., USA.
For more information about Kennametal,
visit www.kennametal.com.
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| Chesapeake’s
Newest Beachfront Resort & Spa |
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Chesapeake Beach, MD (July 2006) Maryland’s
newest resort, Chesapeake
Beach Resort & Spa is located in historic
Southern Maryland on the Western shore of the Chesapeake
Bay. Whether a visitor to the area or a local resident,
one will find plenty to do and see, as this resort
offers a full spectrum of amenities for all: families,
couples, sportsmen, or just a nice place to relax!
Truly one of the areas finest destinations; it is
situated directly on the waterfront, and offers
a luxury hotel, three waterfront restaurants, a
marina, a full service salon and so much more. The
dream of this vacation destination was that of two
brothers, Fred and Gerald Donovan. Together they
succeeded in March 2004 and erected the first hotel
on the bay.
To identify the many entertainment, lodging, dining and retail opportunities
on the site, the Donavan’s called upon GableSigns, to develop,
manufacture and install a comprehensive sign system to maximize the
many branding opportunities offered with each venue. Working with Mitchell
and Company Graphic Design (Gaithersburg, MD) the companies provided
a complete system ranging from identification signs, to way finding
signage, and various informational kiosks placed around the site, helping
to showcase the rich tradition of this Chesapeake resort town.
For more information visit www.chesapeakebeachhotelspa.com
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| PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Rises to the Top in Virginia |
Mclean, VA (June 2006) With over 23,000
professionals in 85 cities around the country, PricewaterhouseCoopers is
well placed to meet the many challenges and
opportunities in the US marketplace. When Lerner
Enterprises signed PricewaterhouseCoopers
as the lead tenant for 1800 Tysons Boulevard,
the new tenant’s primary goal was met:
to gain a total of 209,000 sq ft.of premium
quality office space at a high profile location
in Fairfax
County, Virginia. Perched high up on the thirteenth
story, the company’s logo and name has
become the landmark signature for the building.
GableSigns, Inc., a Maryland-based provider
in the custom sign industry, took on the task
to manufacture and install the brightly illuminated
sign on the parapet wall high above the top
floor. Although the installation was challenging,
the job went smoothly due to the utilization
of a helicopter lifting the two 8’x 60ft
sections on two sides of the building.
“We are excited about welcoming this
fine organization (PWC) to Tysons II and remain
committed to continuing to build to this level
of quality at Tysons II. The Corporate Office
Centre at Tysons II continues to be the premier
office development in the Washington Metropolitan
area as evidenced by the ongoing demand for
trophy, amenities rich buildings”, stated
Mark D. Lerner, a principal of Lerner Enterprises,
one of Washington, D.C.’s premier real
estate developers. All office space has been
fully committed in the office tower at 1800
Tysons Boulevard.
For more information about this project, visit www.lernerenterprises.com
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| Starbucks
Brews Deal with GableSigns |
Seattle, WA (May
2006) GableSigns, Inc. is pleased to announce
a recent contract with the Starbucks
Coffee Company. The 2-year agreement requires
GableSigns to manufacture and install new store
exterior signage within a fourteen-state area,
including the company’s own region throughout
the Mid-Atlantic States.
Since 1971, Starbucks has been serving customers their delicious coffee
blends, espresso, teas and many more varieties of flavored drinks and
pastries. Today they operate over 5,028 coffeehouses and 2,633 licensed
locations in the United States alone. Abroad, over 36 countries enjoy
their products as well.
The Company plans to continue to rapidly expand its retail operations,
grow its specialty sales and other operations, and selectively pursue
opportunities to leverage the Starbucks brand through the introduction
of new products and the development of new distributional channels.
The history story of Starbucks dates back to 1971 where it was founded
in Seattle, Washington. Over the years the company experienced many
changes, taking turns along its path from when it first started, to
what it has become today. A complete time line and details of the
success of Starbucks can be found on their website www.starbucks.com.
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| GableSigns
Gets Award from Industry Publisher |
Orlando, Florida (April 2006) GableSigns,
Inc. is pleased to announce our acceptance of a
first place award from the ST Media Group for the
completion of a custom, multi-sign project at the
Virginia Beach Hilton in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The award was given at the International Sign Association
Expo earlier this month in conjunction with Cooper/Cary
Design from Atlanta, GA for the company's design
of the project. Select members of the GableSigns
Staff attended the expo and were on hand to receive
the award at the Orange County Convention Center.
“Winning awards for quality
work is not new for GableSigns”, stated Colin
Harris, one of GableSigns' managers on hand
to receive the award. “ It is part of our mission
to provide the best signs for our clients, and
the recognition is just one of the results of
doing great work. Its something we always strive
to do”, he added
For over the past 60 years,
ISA (International Sign Association) has offered
this Expo and it has become the largest sign
show in the world. At this event, world renowned
sign suppliers and distributors gather to share
their products, services, and technologies with
manufacturers in a first class global environment.
One who attends will discover more than 600
companies displaying over 1,500 booths of the
most advanced and innovative sign products.
In addition, industry professionals can take
advantage of the educational programs offered
which are focused on the technical, management
and business aspects of the sign industry landscape.
For more information on this
event and to learn about ISA visit www.signs.org.
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| Signs
of the Times Magazine Reaches Centennial Milestone |
Cincinnati,
OH (March 17, 2006) — ST
Media Group International, Inc. announces
the 100th anniversary of its flagship publication, Signs
of the Times magazine. An official celebration
is slated for April 5-8 in Orlando, FL, during
the International Sign Association event. A commemorative
edition will be offered in June 2006. The special
issue will feature a 48-page timeline history,
complimented by one- and two-page stories of historical
highlights.
Companies from all over the US were
supportive of this special issue as well,
purchasing congratulatory advertising
while at the same time, becoming a part
of this sign industry timepiece. One of
the industry advertisers, GableSigns,
Inc. Of Baltimore, Maryland offered its
support and placed a full page add stating
how the magazine has helped the company
grow over their 25+ years in business.
First published in May 1906 by former Billboard Magazine, Signs of
the Times is as much a fixture of Americana as the signage it features.
Initially distributed to 4,650 subscribers in 42 American cities,
the Cincinnati-based publication set out to educate and inform a community
of signmakers about the artistic, technical and business sides of
the industry. Today, 18,200 subscribers in 112 countries eagerly anticipate
the magazine.
In an inadvertent yet fortuitous way,
Signs of the Times has chronicled the
nation's growth via its pictorial history.
At the turn of the century, as immigration
exploded, Signs of the Times documented
the burgeoning signage. During the industrial
revolution, Signs of the Times celebrated
the new electric signs. Signs of the Times
weathered the Great Depression, and advertising
was bolstered by advancements in signage,
including neon lighting, fluorescent tubing
and plastics. During World War II, amid
the governmental material restrictions,
the signage industry survived, and Signs
of the Times highlighted the signs that
reflected the spirit of America.
To this day, the magazine continues
its trend of tracking the industry's progress
and pioneering new market surveys and
sign graphics competitions. In addition,
ST Media Group International has ensured
that the sign industry's past will thrive
for decades to come. ST Media Group has
donated more than $1 million over five
years to the American
Sign Museum, the first sign museum
in the U.S.
Current company president Tedd Swormstedt
(son of Jerry) summarizes the company's
accomplishments, "You can't truly
appreciate all that we've accomplished
until you hear a reader say. 'I have every
issue of Signs of the Times dating back
to the 1950s.' Our corporate goal is to
generate that type of loyalty from each
reader, online visitor and event attendee
by making it our priority to inform, educate
and grow the industries that we serve."
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| GableSigns
Completes 'Last Call' for Neiman Marcus |
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Hanover, MD (March 2006) Eight
years ago, Neiman Marcus opened its first outlet
store in Austin, Texas. This week, the high-end
retailer opened its “Last Call” Clearance Center
in Arundel
Mills Outlet Center in Hanover, Maryland. The
store is one of sixteen for the Dallas-based retailer,
and the first in Maryland. Like other companies
with outlets, Neiman Marcus saw it as a way to get
rid of excess inventory without selling
it to third parties who then sell it again at a
profit. "It's a good way to move merchandise and
keep the brand in front of people," said Mark Millman
of Millman Search Group, an executive search firm
and retail consultancy in Owings Mills. Neiman found
the Arundel Mills location attractive because of
its strong customer base, the success of its nearby
full-line stores at Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia,
and the Mazza Gallerie in Washington. The
Last Call is located besides Off 5th Saks
Fifth Avenue Outlet, another popular upscale clothing
store at the five-year-old outlet mall.
To brand the new location for the thousands of daily visitors to Arundel
Mills, The Mills Corporation introduced
GableSigns to Neiman Marcus and hired the Maryland company to construct
signage for the exterior and interior entrances to the store. The letters
are constructed of welded aluminum with reverse channel illumination
for a “hallow” effect. The logo is fabricated using aluminum extrusions
and the “Cooley Brite” flexible face system.
For more information about Neiman Marcus, visit www.neimanmarcus.com. |
| Mary
Black Memorial Hospital Continues to Build on a
Tradition of Excellence |
Spartanburg, SC (March
2006) GableSigns
has recently completed the new exterior sign package
for Mary Black Memorial Hospital, designed by Gresham
Smith & Partners in Nashville, TN. The addition
of signs will help identify and direct its many
patients and visitors who come to the facility for
healthcare matters.
Mary Black Memorial Hospital is an acute  care
facility who continues to build on a tradition of excellence in the
medical care market. The hospital opened January 28, 1925, by Dr. Hugh
Ratchford Black in honor of his wife, Mary Black. At that time, the
facility opened with 35 beds. Today, after 80 years of service to the
community, Mary Black Hospital is licensed for 209 beds and has a medical
staff of approximately 350 physicians who represent all major specialties.
To learn more about the hospital, visit their website at www.maryblackhospital.com. |
| GableSigns
Awarded Project at Kendall Regional Medical |
Miami, FL (February 2006) Kendall
Regional Medical Center is a full-service hospital
providing a complete continuum of care for the residents
of Kendall, Florida, and surrounding Miami, Florida
areas. It is a dynamic facility committed to continual
expansion to match the rapid growth and diversity
of the Southwest Miami-Dade community. To better
meet these healthcare needs, Kendall Regional Medical
Center is undergoing a $110 million expansion and
renovation project. In addition to many new medical
amenities and advances, along with an added 163,258
square feet of space, Kendall Regional Medical Center
will undergo a major facelift to the existing facility
exterior. GableSigns, Inc. is pleased to announce
that it has been awarded the exterior signage package,
to be completed September 2006. Designed by Gresham
Smith & Partners the project consists of
a main campus identification monument, primary and
secondary directionals to help patients and visitors
find their way around, a set of illuminated channel
letters accompanied by a internally lit dimension
logo for the exterior of the building.
To learn more about Kendall Regional Medical Center, please visit www.kendallmed.com. |
| GableSigns
Awarded Project with Schaumburg Convention Center |
Schaumburg, IL (February 2006) Located
at intersection of Northwest Tollway and Meacham
Road, in heart of Woodfield Regional Center, you
will find construction of the Village of Schaumburg's
Convention Center in its final stages. The mixed
use project is a response to the need for a world-class
exhibition/meeting facility and hotel property in
the Northwest Chicago suburbs. Walsh
Construction company began the project in 2004
and is scheduled for a completion in the summer
of 2006 with the Grand opening of the Schaumburg
Convention Center. The newly constructed Convention
Center will create additional economic activity
in Schaumburg that will serve as an economic engine
for next 50 years. This new activity will increase
visitors to hotel, retail, and restaurant attractions
that Schaumburg has to offer, resulting in tax revenues
as well as welcome visitors to the area.
To properly direct pedestrian
and vehicular traffic onsite, Poulin+
Morris Design Consultants have been retained
for the projects environmental graphics design.
GableSigns, Inc. of Maryland has been selected
by the Walsh Construction company to manufacture
and install the exterior and interior wayfinding
sign package for the 500 room hotel, the 100,000
sq .ft. exhibit hall,and the 28,000 sq .ft.
ballroom, all slated for completion in time
for the grand opening in late 2006.
For more information please
visit www.schaumburgconventioncenter.com.
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| An
Extremely 'Wild' Grand Opening |
Baltimore, MD (January 2006) After
three years of construction, the National Aquarium
of Baltimore has finally opened their newest and
most impressive exhibit featuring tropical Northern
Australia, "Animal Planet Australia; Wild Extremes".
Since breaking ground in 2002, many dramatic changes
have taken place on the waterfront exhibit, none
more noticeable to visitors than the enormous 33,000
sq .ft. window exhibit depicting an Australian
river gorge in the U.S. The clear panes give an
astounding view of a pounding waterfall to be seen
and enjoyed from much of the inner harbor. From
the outside to within the inside, one will find
many new amenities including a new Aquarium Café,
Ticketing Booth and the Aquarium Shop.
The 64,500 square foot expansion
was a collaborative effort between the Whiting-Turner
Contracting Co. and Barton
Malow Company who formed a partnership known
as "Aqua Venture", with both firms bringing
unique strengths and experience to the project.
The project architect/designer was Chermayeff,
Sollogub and Poole, Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts.
GableSigns was a part of this
exciting project offering new identification
signage, directionals, kiosks and wall-sized
murals for the interior and exterior throughout
the Aquarium.
Just in time for the tourist
season, the National Aquarium is ready to share
its amazing exhibit with all. Visit www.aqua.org for
more information.
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| GableSigns
Celebrates 25th Anniversary |
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Guests
gather around the GableSigns exhibit which
showcased 25 Years of progress in the sign
industry. |
Baltimore, MD (December 2005) – On the evening
of December 15th GableSigns, Inc. hosted it’s
25th anniversary celebration at the Baltimore Museum
of Industry, utilizing the museum’s rich
collection of commercial and industrial artifacts
as the company’s backdrop to celebrate it’s
25 years in the sign business. With well over 300
of the company’s staff members, clients and
associates in attendance, the event gave everyone
an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful museum, some
very delicious food, live entertainment and holiday
cheer. Owners Paul and Matt Gable addressed their
guests, and thanked them for all of their contributions
in helping GableSigns grow over the years.
The
highlight of the evening was the sign
lighting ceremony in which Baltimore’s
newest landmark sign was unveiled, a
112 ft. wide neon sign presented to
the Baltimore Museum of Industry as
a gift to commemorate the museum’s
own 25th year as a non-profit educational
institution. Overlooking the Inner Harbor
South, the sign can be viewed from many
vantage points around the waterfront
and is reminiscent of the numerous rooftop
signs that existed across Baltimore’s
skyline many years ago.
This “community” sign project
was initiated and organized by GableSigns,
who promptly found ten companies that
were also interested in joining them
in making the museum more visible to
the many residents and visitors in the
area. The companies who contributed
their products and services to this
project were: Baltimore Steel Erectors,
Martin Sign Supply, David Ashton & Associates,
Blake Structural, Pioneer Supply, N.Glantz
and Sons, Voltarc Technologies, Alliance
Metals, Leonard Jed Company, and United
Rentals.
GableSigns, Inc. began as a home-based
operation in 1980, in which the company
served local businesses a variety of
hand lettered signs and graphics. In
1985, the growing enterprise moved “out
of the house” into a commercial
operation and began expanding its services
into the custom electrical and architectural
signage market. Following the growth
of the company’s clientele and
projects they work on, GableSigns further
expanded its workforce, equipment and
facilities and moved into a larger facility
in 1999. Today, the company employs
over 150 sign professionals and craftsmen,
and provide it’s products and
services to it’s clientele on
a local, regional and national basis.
Paul Gable, the company’s founder and president stated, “With
25 years of experience now behind us, we are positioned better than
ever before to grow and serve our clients, and are looking forward
to a bright future ahead for us!”
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| USSC
Presents Awards at 2005 Meeting |
Atlantic City, NJ (December 2005) For
the 11th consecutive year, GableSigns, Inc.
has received recognition for its work in the sign
industry from the United States
Sign Council (USSC). This year at the Sign
World show in Atlantic City, New Jersey, GableSigns
was the recipient of two awards in the categories
of Neon Signs and Internally Illuminated Freestanding
Signs.
The
Big Fish Grille received honors for its
attractive illuminated sign work in the Neon
Signs category. This eye catching sign project
consisted of a freestanding sign of a “larger
than life” fish replica outlined in vibrant
blue neon . Additionally, the restaurant exterior
includes a rolling blue neon wave to enhance
the relationship between the building facade
and freestanding sign.
For
the Internally Illuminated Freestanding
Signs category, the Pier
5 Hotel project was awarded for
its main exterior pylon sign. This sign
and it’s elliptical profile was
fabricated of aluminum and is internally
illuminated to give a special effect
to compliment the custom neon work on
the sign’s exterior.
The USSC represents
the interests of over 30,000 members of the sign
industry in the United States through programs
and resources involving education, advocacy and
scientific research. Because the sign industry
is subject to governmental land-use regulations,
the USSC is an active participant in issues such
as sign legislation, zoning, and land-use planning.
Since it's founding in 1972 as the Eastern States
Signs Council, the USSC has been dedicated to
providing an educational resource for the sign
industry, and now serves as the largest association
of independent sign companies in the world.
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| Maine
University - Shawn Walsh Hockey Center |
Orono,
ME (November 2005) The University
of Maine has officially completed construction
on the Shawn Walsh Hockey Center at Alfond Arena,
which included numerous enhancements for both the
men's and women's ice hockey programs. Locker rooms
were totally renovated, while a new weight room,
training room, equipment room and player's lounge
were built, along with offices for the men's coaching
staff. The project was competed with a new Hall
of Fame area and concessions facilities. GableSigns,
Inc., a custom sign manufacturer from Maryland ,
was selected to complete the extensive fabrication
and installation of the wall displays and signage. Project
design was completed by HOK Sport + Venue + Event of
Kansas City, Missouri, an internationally renowned
architectural practice devoted to creating exceptional
public assembly facilities.
With the University of Maine penalty
kill being first in the country at 94.2% and the
Black Bears having the third-ranked defense in the
nation "[i]mproving Alfond Arena will allow us to
continue to compete at the highest level in Division
I hockey," states Maine Head Coach Tim Whitehead. "No
question about it, the addition of a weight room
and new locker rooms for men's and women's hockey
is our top priority. These changes will significantly
enhance the experience of student-athletes at the
University of Maine."
In recognition of his accomplishments
as a coach and the visionary of the program, the
University of Maine dedicated this project in memory
of Shawn Walsh. The Shawn Walsh Hockey Center at
Alfond Arena will provide the program with the necessary
improvements to continue to keep Black Bear hockey
as one of the truly special programs in the country.
For more information about The University
of Maine and it's men's and women's Hockey programs,
please visit www.goblackbears.com.
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Baltimore Area's
First Shopping Center Gets a Facelift |
Baltimore,
MD (October 2005) In the growing
suburbs of Baltimore, consumers have always had
a great number of choices for a convenient shopping
experience. However, none of the shopping centers
in this area have been around longer than Eastpoint
Mall. Constructed in 1956, the 860,000 sq ft
mall was acquired in 1998 by the Shopco Group. The
Mall is anchored by JC Penney, Value City and Sears.
Recently, Shopco began a renovation that would enhance
the Malls appearance for the 100+ stores that occupy
the space there.
Working in Conjunction with Point
Design of New York, NY, GableSigns is pleased
to have been selected to assist in the development
and production of a complete signage makeover, including
identification features, wayfinding and interior
architectural graphics for the project. The project
was completed in less than 90 days and has given
the Mall a fresh new image for the upcoming holiday
shopping season.
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| City
Of Miami To Shine With New Sign Program |
City
of Miami, FL(September 2005) With
visitors arriving daily to the sunshine state, the City
of Miami has been accommodating tourists for
many decades. A few years ago, City Government
Officials realized the importance of establishing
a wayfinding program designed to direct pedestrians
and also play an integral part of the branding of
the City. In April of 2003 the Mayor and the
City Commission executed an agreement of professional
services with the firm of Hillier
Architecture, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA. Hillier
was contracted for planning, design and construction
administration services for this project. In
June of 2003, a notice to proceed was issued to
the firm. The planning stage of this project consisted
of two major efforts,establishing a functional“wayfinding” system
that would direct visitors, and reimaging the City
with a modern design concept for the new signage.
After much thought and many meetings with City Officials,
a complete menu of sign types and engineered
drawings were provided. GableSigns, Inc. of Maryland
was recently awarded the contract to manufacture
and install the new sign package. The project
consists of approximately 975 signs including
two welcoming monument signs that will assist in
the direction of both pedestrian and street traffic. The
completion for the project is scheduled for early
2006.
For more information please visit www.miamibeachfl.gov.
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| Out
On The Town With GableSigns |
Baltimore,
MD (Summer 2005) Let's
go out on the town! This summer
has been a hot one, and Baltimore is sizzling
with new venues for entertainment, dining, and
tourism...Before
we can start our adventure, discovering these
new venues, we have to find parking. Never fear, Pier
5 Parking Garage is near! Conveniently located
at the end of Eastern Avenue on Pier 5, this parking
garage, recently constructed by the Cordish
Company, will keep you close to all the... click
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| Virginia
Beach Hilton Unveils Multi-Venue Dining Experience |
Virginia
Beach, VA (July 2005) Freshly opened
in 2005, the new Hilton
Virginia Beach Oceanfront has been described
as the grandest hotel ever built in Virginia
Beach. At 295-rooms soaring to twenty-one
stories, this hotel is easily the crown jewel
and centerpiece of this new upscale section
of this Mid-Atlantic resort. Flanked by a
unique oceanfront park with entertainment
venues and many fashionable shops,
the hotel also offers a multiple venue dining
experience for guests and discriminating locals.
Offering three unique dining experiences created a design challenge
for Cooper
Carry Environmental Graphics (Atlanta, GA), the project
design firm, to properly identify and promote the different
venues with appropriate signage. GableSigns, Inc., a Maryland-based
sign manufacturing firm, worked with the designers to develop
their ideas into a finished project. For "Catch 31",
overlooking the boardwalk and Neptune Park, GableSigns fabricated
a larger-than-life replica of a fish lure, internally illuminated
with individual plate letters. To compliment the pedestrian
walkway, an illuminated monument sign featuring a waterfall
and glass block
with a rainbow of multi-colored led lighting was constructed
on the site. For the folks who enjoy a casual but elegant dining
experience, "Salacia" offers only the finest seafood
and steaks. To promote this image, GableSigns fabricated a detailed
wall-mounted sign with prismatic halo letters illuminated with
Color Kinetics intelligent lighting. The "Sky Bar" is
located on the 21st floor, offering
its guests a breath taking view of the Atlantic Ocean. To welcome
visitors to this spectacular setting, GableSigns fabricated
a small, but very custom entry marker, made with dimensionally
cast acrylic and rolled aluminum plate with a brushed finish.
This sign was internally illuminated with LED lighting.
The project has exceeded everyone's expectations, including
the project designer, Ron White. "From the ownership, to
the design team, to the construction team, to each and every
subcontractor...everyone has given 150% towards this effort.
It's rewarding to see it all come together in the end to create
a truly beautiful and enjoyable place to be!"
For more information about
the Virginia Beach Hilton,
visit www.hilton.com.
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| Cuyahoga
Falls Unveils New Way Finding System |
Cuyahoga
Falls, OH (June 2005) Just in
time to kick off their summer concerts on
the square, the central district of Cuyahoga
Falls received a new look this week. Their
new way finding signage program has been installed
to appropriately guide people and cars to
the many shops, restaurants, parking decks
and the Civic Center. "The signs are more
than directional, they are a quality form
of art that reflect the positive direction
the downtown area is conveying," stated Mayor
Don Robart. Many efforts went into the planning
of the signs, as they were designed by Bizzell,
Inc. of Davidson, NC , who spent several days
in the city to understand both the pedestrian
and vehicular flow of traffic throughout the
district. A Maryland-based sign manufacturer,
GableSigns, Inc, fabricated and installed
the signs, and received rave reviews from
Susan Truby, the Director of Community Development
for Cuyahoga Falls ..."The workmanship on
the nineteen signs for our downtown district
was remarkable. We have received many positive
comments on the design, materials and finished
product. It is obvious that your company is
dedicated to providing the best product possible," Truby
stated in a letter to GableSigns upon their
completion of the project.
For more information about
Cuyahoga Falls ,
visit their website at www.cityofcf.com
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| GableSigns
Completes Message Center For CCC |
Hartford,
CT (June 2005) GableSigns, Inc. is
pleased to announce the recent completion
of a high-tech message center for the newly
constructed Connecticut
Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
The monument-style sign is constructed of
aluminum and masonry, with internally- illuminated
letters. The most visible element on the identification
marker is the full-color Daktronics LED message
center which will be used to promote upcoming
events and welcome visitors to the area. The
sign was designed by a local design firm,
Amenta-Emma Architects. At 540,000 sq .ft.,
the Connecticut Convention Center has become
the cornerstone of downtown redevelopment
and now the largest center between New York
and Boston. It will join the Hartford Civic
Center and the Connecticut Expo Center to
bring the city's total meeting and convention
space to 740,000 square feet.
Hartford is Connecticut's proud Capital City and has become
the economic and cultural anchor of Southern New England. Already
the winner of prestigious meeting and destination awards, the
city is building an entirely new array of facilities, amenities
and attractions along the stunning Connecticut riverfront, for
meeting planners and attendees. The Connecticut Convention Center
is being constructed by Hunt/Gilbane, a Joint Venture team selected
by the City of Hartford. The $230-million center was designed
by the Atlanta-based architectural firm of Thompson, Ventullet,
Stainback and Associates (TVS).
For more information about Hartford and the Connecticut Convention
Center, visit www.enjoyhartford.com
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| BWI
Takes Off With Concourse A/B Expansion |
Anne Arundel County, MD (May 2005) Southwest
Airlines opened it's new passenger facility in
the $264 million Concourse A/B expansion at Baltimore/
Washington International Airport this month,
with the initial gain being three gates for incoming
and outgoing passengers.
he new terminal is part of a 1.8billion expansion and renovation designed to
bring the 55-year old airport's form and function into the 20 th century, as
the recently opened concourse also includes an expanded ticketing counter and
four new security checkpoints.
For
those who enjoy a shopping and dining experience
while traveling, there is an extra 30,000 sq.
ft. of retail space with the newest shops and
restaurants. GableSigns, Inc. is pleased to have
participated in this expansion project, supplying
hundreds of directional signs and markers for
the gates and security checkpoints. For some of
BWI's newest retail tenants, GableSigns also provided
the storefront
identification signage to attract a portion
of the 30 million passengers who are expected
to pass through BWI this year. The new concessions
are expected to generate $11 million in annual
revenues, compared with $7 million last year.
For more information
about Baltimore Washington International
Airport , visit their website at www.bwiairport.com.
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| 1st Mariner
Bank to Shine on Canton Crossing |
Baltimore, MD (May 2005) When Baltimore
banker and developer Edwin F. Hale broke ground
in December on his 17-story office building
project, named "Canton
Crossing Office Tower", he already knew
of the spectacular views that it's occupants
would take pleasure in when they occupy the
new building. As Chairman of 1st Mariner Bank,
the company's current headquarters building
has been located next to the site enjoying a
similar view across the Patapsco River in which
one can easily view Fort Mchenry and many of
the harbor's other landmarks.
The new office tower will become the signature
building for the mixed-use site, which encompasses
over 53 acres, located on the corner of Clinton
and Boston Streets. Future plans call for a
marina and 504 upscale condos. The Canton Crossing
project is one of the most significant projects
to be developed in Baltimore since the Inner
Harbor Development, created by the Rouse Company,
and will contain over $150 million in development
to the area. Once completed, this site will
be a vital link to business and recreational
needs of the City of Baltimore.
With
construction well underway, the 330-ft. tower
plans call for 510,000 sq .ft. of space,
which will become partially occupied by 1st
Mariner Bank and become their new corporate
headquarters. The bank plans to make their presence
known on the Boston Street corridor and harbor,
as they have recently contracted with GableSigns,
Inc. to design, manufacture, and install illuminated
signage on all four peaks of the tower. Along
with the letters reading "1st Mariner Bank" each
sign will also include a 24 ft. diameter compass
medallion, which is the company's trademark.
The medallions will be constructed of aluminum,
and finished with 23kt gold leaf for a brilliant
daytime appearance. At night, the letters and
logo will shine brightly as well, utilizing
LED and fiber-optic lighting. "By air, land
or sea, night or day- this building will be
seen by all," commented Tim Wiegard of GableSigns,
who worked very closely with the owner, architect
and engineer to insure the company's logo would
be integrated successfully into the building's
design.
The design team on this project consists of Arium
Architects, WBCM (Architects
and Engineers), Gipe
Associates (Mechanical and Electrical
Engineers), and Ross Infrastructure, who are
providing master planning for the site infrastructure.
The Trammell
Crow Company is the leasing resource for
this initial office tower, Gilbane
Building is the Construction Manager,
and Hale
Properties is the developer.
For more information visit www.cantoncrossing.com.
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| Town & Country
Trust to Appear on City's Skyline |
 Baltimore, MD (April 2005) Town & Country
Trust is an owner, operator, and redeveloper
of large multi-family apartment communities
in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States.
The company owns and operates 38 apartment
communities consisting of 13,065 apartment
homes located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, and Florida. Town & Country Trust
is organized as a real estate investment trust
(REIT) and common shares are traded on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCT.
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Recently, the company moved it's headquarters
to the 17th floor of 300 East Lombard Street
in downtown Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Town & Country
will identify their new HQ with an illuminated
corporate logo set atop the building facing south
towards the harbor. The sign will be illuminated
with LED sign lighting. Gable Signs Inc., a Maryland
based sign manufacturing company, was awarded
the contract earlier this year to construct and
install the sign and hopes to have the project
completed this month.
For more information about Town & Country Trust, please visit their
website at www.tctrust.com.
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| GableSigns Completes Project for U.S. Cellular Field |
Chicago,
IL (April 2005) For 93 Years, the Chicago
White Sox have played their home games
at Comiskey Park. In 1991, the White Sox relocated
to their newly constructed home across the street,
replacing their old stadium and home from 1910
through 1990. In early 2003, the team announced
a major league name change for the ballpark, with
a corporate ring to it. It became U.S. Cellular
Field in a 23-year naming rights deal that the wireless
provider will pay the White Sox $68 million over
20 years.
GableSigns, Inc. is pleased to announce our recent
completion of a custom sign project at U.S. Cellular
field, a multi-sign project designed by HKS of Dallas,
Texas to complement the improvements resulting from
the naming rights deal announced in early 2003.
The work was completed prior to opening day 2005,
and consisted of various interpretive displays,
life-size "silhouettes" of ball players, instructional
and other miscellaneous signs to enhance the area.
The White Sox say the major difference from most
stadium sponsorship deals is that the revenue from
the naming rights has been used to enhance the enjoyment
of the game for the fan. For the 2005 season, one
of those changes has been the addition of the "Scout" seating
areas-located directly behind home plate and featuring
behind the scenes views, pre game and post game
access to premium club dining, and special parking
next to the ball park.
In addition to the Scout seating area, the White
Sox and the Illinois Sporting Authority announced
the opening of the FUNdamentals baseball and softball
skills instruction area for kids, located above
the left field concourse. The area will open when
the gates to the ballpark open (typically 90 minutes
before game time) and will remain open during the
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