J. Eric Lynxwiler is L.A.’s native neon expert, historic neon sign-saver, and docent for the Los Angeles Conservancy and Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. He is also a Neon Cruise tour-guide, board president, and curator at the Museum of Neon Art. Eric has authored and contributed to three books on LA history: Wilshire Boulevard: Grand Concourse of Los Angeles, Knott’s Preserved: From Berry Stand to Theme Park, The History of Knott’s Berry Farm, and most recently: Spectacular Illumination: Neon Los Angeles, 1925–1965, with photographer Tom Zimmerman. neonmona.org/ IG @jericl