I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw your web site. I, too, have been taking these "Welcome To" pictures. My collection, however, is going pretty slowly. I've been to about half of the states, but didn't start taking these pictures till recently. So far, I've gotten: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Massachussets, Mississippi, New Hampshire North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee Here's an idea for your arrangement.... Find a map of the US that's roughly 4' x 4'. Cut out the pictures in the shape of the states and place them on the map. Frame and hang for everyone to see. That's what I plan on doing above my basement bar. Just thought I would let you know that you aren't alone!

Delvan Irwin

I found your site somehow (i can't really remember) but I really enjoyed your 50 State Welcome signs. I put a link to your site on our links page at the World's Largest Catsup Bottle Official Web Site. Next time you're on the road near our place, stop on by!! take care,

Mike Gassmann

My name is MaryKay and I work for one of the world's largest apparel industries as an artist. When I was asked by Chilren's Television Workshop - Sesame Street to design a little boys garment using different street signs indicating .."how to get to...Sesame Street" instead of driving around in my car look for the different signs I pulled up your web sight. Thanks for the help.

P.S. I am originally form Wisconsin and when I saw your "welcome to..." signs I of course pulled up Wisconsin's. I had to laugh...I miss home.

MaryKay

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Hi Roger. The other day I was coming back from Virginia, and I saw a sign for Washington, D.C. going north on Interstate 295 from Maryland (near where it meets I-95/495 by Oxon Hill, MD). I don't think it actually said welcome, but I passed by it rather quickly. Maybe if you decide to head east to snap pictures of the Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador welcome signs, you could go by way of the District of Columbia to get that sign as well.

Dax

Roger, I spotted your site on the web and was impressed to see someone do what my goal is but take it one step further. I have been to 46 states and have photographed the Welcome to signs in every state. I even have a couple from several states if I visit and enter in different parts where signs are different. The only state so far that I was not able to find a sign was Oregon and we entered in 3 different spots.. I've yet to visit Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii. When I take a photo of the sign, it's basically just that, a picture of the sign. Maybe on one or two occasions I have someone in the picture, but now that I think about it your idea is novel. I'm impressed,

Jay Smelkinson

I really enjoyed your site. I'm glad I'm not the only one who looks forward to seeing those signs on trips out of state. In fact, I get mad when a truck blocks my view of state welcome signs. I've been to about 30 states (mostly east of the Mississippi and in the Southwest). I'd have to say my 2 personal favorites are New Mexico's and Wyoming's. I don't have a picture collection like you do, but it has given me an idea. Take care.

David Klossner

Hello Roger, I didn't think there was anyone else who collected "welcome signs". My friend, Winnie, found your web site. Congratulations on obtaining all 50 plus. I only have 30 and I don't have them with me standing next to them. Some times I take a photo as were are flying past on I 95 at 70 mph. My husband will stop if we judge it properly.I have some funny stories about getting the photos. I'm interested in knowing where you got the New Jersey welcome sign. I live outside of Phila. and only have one poor excuse for a sign of N.J. My most beautiful is Mississippi. Yours isn't as nice as mine. We just came back from the N.W. where I added Wash., Oregon and Calif. to my collection. Now I have to get the central states, the boring ones. Maybe next yr. I've been to Hawaii, but do not have a sign. Hope you get on one of the TV shows. Johnny Carson used to have people with odd collections on. I'll never forget the women with the potato chips. Funny!! You have nice web site...glad there are people out there as goofy as myself.

Carole Ashmead

Enjoyed your site....I have lived on the Wisconsin/Michigan line (Marinette and Menominee) and now live in Texas 20 miles from the La. border. I grew up looking at those welcome signs for Wi./Mi. and they are like old freinds in a way. When you cross the Menominee river on the interstate bridge, there is a sign on the bridge in the middle of the river saying you are leaving Mi. on one side and you are leaving Wi on the other... Thanks for the memories.

Samme Dunlap