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Radio Extra: Do You Want the Huge 'Z' Frank Neon Sign? It's All Yours

By  Jon Hansen and Benjamin Woodard | December 4, 2014 11:31am 

 The iconic "Z" Frank sign on Western Avenue will be torn down by early next year as demolition of the former car dealership advances.
The iconic "Z" Frank sign on Western Avenue will be torn down by early next year as demolition of the former car dealership advances.
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DNAinfo/Benjamin Woodard

WEST ROGERS PARK — The iconic "Z" Frank Chevrolet sign towering over Western Avenue could be scrapped unless a savior comes forward to claim it, property owner Chuck Frank said Wednesday.

As crews demolished the former car dealership at 6016-60 N. Western Ave. this week, Frank said he's had no success in finding someone to remove and preserve the historic, retro-looking sign that represented his father's dealership for decades.

On this DNAinfo Radio Extra, Ben Woodard details some of the history of the dealership and its famous sign:

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