Neon has been illuminating downtown Shelton, WA since the early part of the 20th century and its glow has become dimmer in the last few decades. When researching the history of Railroad Ave. and downtown, it is inevitable to run across photos of wonderful signage that once not only advertised the businesses they served, but also gave personality to this classic self sufficient town. It is important to preserve these fingerprints to the past and bring back the glowing soul of downtown Shelton.