Monster Blue Signs Are Now Black.

The question still remains - we're labeling DITCHES now?!?

Blue Signs are Black

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The Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) was created in the 1930s to provide employment for young men both civilian and veterans because of the extremely high unemployment. It put them to work at conservation and public works kinds of jobs.

The Army Corp of Engineers preceded them - not the same thing.

Here's an interesting article on the CCC. It certainly makes me think that something along those lines might be of benefit in today's economy.

The Manly History of the Civilian Conservation Corps | The Art of Manliness
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"By the late 1930?s, the CCC was reaching the end of its life. While it remained a tremendously popular program, the bettering economy and military draft were lowering the unemployment rate and number of men signing up. The need to prepare for war taxed the budget and the Army?s resources. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, the immediate needs of the war became apparent and militarization of the country would end the CCC.
The end of the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1941 would not be the end of its benefits to the nation. The 3 million men who participated would be among the most ready to join in the 16.1 million strong American force that would fight the Axis powers. Already versed in teamwork and discipline and inured to the strain of hard work, CCC men found the transition to military life to be an easy one.

The great legacy of the CCC was the men it left behind. In its day the program was popular for its role in society. Unlike today?s battles over stimulus and jobs programs, the CCC received support from both sides of the aisle and people who otherwise opposed the president; it was supported by 67% of Republicans."


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Thanks for the info. I remember my father talking about the CCC being his first job.

Blue Signs are Black

The question still remains - we're labeling DITCHES now?!?

If they have historical value. Com. Brannon is a history buff and was instrumental in getting identity signs for several historical sites in the county

Here is a newbie's perspective. I visited back when the blue signs were up. They honestly were terrible. Too big, too many and too tacky. That's just the humble opinion of little old me.

That said, I think the brown versions are a big improvement. They blend in and I believe they serve a purpose. This new local isn't bothered by them at all.

Dixie

If they have historical value. Com. Brannon is a history buff and was instrumental in getting identity signs for several historical sites in the county

If they are historical sites, wouldn't historical site markers telling people about them be more appropriate?

Blue Signs are Black

If they are historical sites, wouldn't historical site markers telling people about them be more appropriate?

More logical but much more expensive!!

I saw the dark brown signs today on CR 83. better than the blue for sure. They do blend pretty well - I would have gone with a lighter/beige shade of brown. They are still rather massive. I would rather see a more tasteful design but it'll have to do!

If they are historical sites, wouldn't historical site markers telling people about them be more appropriate?

What??!?!
And give people more to ***** about?
Oh I can hear it now......"That isn't history" "Oh woe is me, who designed those signs", "Those signs dont belong there" "They spent HOW MUCH ON THOSE SIGNS??!?!"

Jezz.......enjoy life, and as someone above said, "the beauty surrounding around us.

What??!?!
And give people more to ***** about?
Oh I can hear it now......"That isn't history" "Oh woe is me, who designed those signs", "Those signs dont belong there" "They spent HOW MUCH ON THOSE SIGNS??!?!"

Jezz.......enjoy life, and as someone above said, "the beauty surrounding around us.

historical signs = useful and educational. you rarely see too many historical signs. other road/bike path signs = about half of them out there are useful or attractive. it becomes environmental clutter disturbing the look and feel of the surrounding beauty. also, it seems important to me to design signs with the character of the surrounding land and town in mind, so that they are both useful and tasteful - spending as much as necessary on excellent materials and design to accomplish this. A common sense approach to useful signage while preserving the beauty and character of the town - is it too much to expect from County, TDC, etc? I really don't think so.

I bet $20 that an informative historical sign (like the one on 98 in Pensacola telling about the history of the road) costs less than one of these brown signs.

The brown paint helps a whole lot. The signs are much better now.

Personally, I love that big blue sign near County Line Rd on 20. It lets me know I'm in Walton Co(lots of people don't seem to know where Walton starts and Okaloosa ends on the west end). Just wish people had paid more attention when Gene Wesley advised that they needed a third lane on 30A in the late 90's. Nothing more frustrating than sitting and waiting for people to make turns while the oncoming traffic streams!