SIGNS OF THE TIMES
by Nerissa McNaughtonSince 1947, Blanchett has created some of the most unique signage seen in the province. Blanchett’s custom building, digital and freestanding pylon signs are part of 18,000+ projects for over 12,000+ clients. The award-winning sign that welcomes you to the City of Red Deer? That’s one of Blanchett’s. The namesake signs on the EPCOR and City of Edmonton towers? That’s Blanchett too. The local branding for Servus Credit Union, TD Bank and ATB are also from Blanchett. The portfolio of what
has been crafted over 75 years is impressive – and the first 75 years were just the warmup.
It all began when George W. Blanchett saw an opportunity to service the business boom following WWII. George came from an entrepreneurial family, which is why, at 15 years old, he jumped at the chance to intern for Clyde Hook (of Hook Signs). Here he learned the basics of commercial signs, bulletins and pictorials.
Blanchett celebrates 75 years of providing innovative signage across the province
Blanchett Celebrates 75 Years
Blanchett Team | Edmonton Neon Sign Museum, Edmonton.
