The removal of the 1946 neon sign from the White Horse Tavern sparked outrage among traditionalists, leading to a warning letter from the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, emphasizing the sign's importance to the cultural history of the area.
Eytan Sugarman, the tavern's owner, defended the decision, stating that the original neon sign was falling apart and posed a safety hazard. The aged sign, which had become a hazard, is now stripped of neon tubing and relocated inside.
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