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

December 4, 2014 11:31am | Updated 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.
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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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