Benny's Metal Sign
7" x 5" (Horizontal) / 0.12''
$69.99
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$69.99
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Give a wall, workshop, office, or den a strong dose of southern New England retail nostalgia. This Benny's metal sign salutes the Providence-founded chain that began as Benny's Auto Store in 1924 and became a regional institution before its 31 remaining stores closed in 2017. It is made for former shoppers, employees, local landmark collectors, and fans of vanished retail history from Rhode Island to Cape Cod.
Benny's was a New England discount retail chain founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1924. Benjamin Bromberg, who had worked as a manager for American Auto Supply Company, opened Benny's Auto Store on November 9, 1924. The business added a second Rhode Island store in East Providence in 1929, followed by its first Massachusetts location in Taunton in 1931. The Esmond Mill became the company headquarters in 1965. After Benjamin Bromberg died in 1966, his son Malcolm became president. Benny's expanded through Massachusetts and Connecticut during the 1960s and 1970s, reaching as far as Cape Cod; its final new store opened in Killingly, Connecticut, in 2005. Following Malcolm Bromberg's death in 2014, ownership passed to Arnold and Howard Bromberg and Judy Rosenstein. On September 8, 2017, Benny's announced the closure of all 31 stores. Its last location, in Greenville, Smithfield, Rhode Island, closed on December 11, 2017. Twenty-nine former locations were purchased by Johnston-based Carpionato Group, and some were later sold to other retailers.
Benny's Metal Sign
$69.99
Sale price
$69.99
Regular price
| 7" x 5" (Horizontal) | 10″ x 8″ (Horizontal) | 14″ x 11″ (Horizontal) | 20" x 16" (Horizontal) | 30″ x 20″ (Horizontal) | 36″ x 24″ (Horizontal) | 36" x 12" (Horizontal) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 7.00 | 10.00 | 14.00 | 20.00 | 30.00 | 36.00 | 36.00 |
| Height, in | 5.00 | 8.00 | 11.00 | 16.00 | 20.00 | 24.00 | 12.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
Give a wall, workshop, office, or den a strong dose of southern New England retail nostalgia. This Benny's metal sign salutes the Providence-founded chain that began as Benny's Auto Store in 1924 and became a regional institution before its 31 remaining stores closed in 2017. It is made for former shoppers, employees, local landmark collectors, and fans of vanished retail history from Rhode Island to Cape Cod.
Benny's was a New England discount retail chain founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1924. Benjamin Bromberg, who had worked as a manager for American Auto Supply Company, opened Benny's Auto Store on November 9, 1924. The business added a second Rhode Island store in East Providence in 1929, followed by its first Massachusetts location in Taunton in 1931. The Esmond Mill became the company headquarters in 1965. After Benjamin Bromberg died in 1966, his son Malcolm became president. Benny's expanded through Massachusetts and Connecticut during the 1960s and 1970s, reaching as far as Cape Cod; its final new store opened in Killingly, Connecticut, in 2005. Following Malcolm Bromberg's death in 2014, ownership passed to Arnold and Howard Bromberg and Judy Rosenstein. On September 8, 2017, Benny's announced the closure of all 31 stores. Its last location, in Greenville, Smithfield, Rhode Island, closed on December 11, 2017. Twenty-nine former locations were purchased by Johnston-based Carpionato Group, and some were later sold to other retailers.
| 7" x 5" (Horizontal) | |
| Width, in | 7.00 |
| Height, in | 5.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.12 |
Product features
- 100% white aluminum composite — strong, rigid, and lightweight
- Matte full-color print on one side for crisp, non-reflective finish
- Eleven sizes available; horizontal, vertical, and square orientations
- Includes one mounting block, metal plate, and double-sided tape; customer assembly required
- Indoor use only — durable for interior displays
Care instructions
- Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.