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SF Chinatown's historic Golden Star Radio sign restored back to life after nearly 60 years

With the flip of a switch, a piece of San Francisco history is glowing once again. The Golden Star Radio neon sign in Chinatown is back to its former glory after a community-driven restoration.

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With the flip of a switch, a piece of San Francisco history is glowing once again. The Golden Star Radio neon sign in Chinatown is back to its former glory after a community-driven restoration.

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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s linked source, SF Chinatown’s historic Golden Star Radio sign restored back to life after nearly 60 years, With the flip of a switch, a piece of San Francisco history is glowing once again. The Golden Star Radio neon sign in Chinatown is back to its former glory after a community-driven restoration.

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