City signage already has a long history.
In 1782, for example, the city of Vienna first decreed that all houses should be numbered.
However, as the color faded quite quickly, it was decided in 1862 to replace the house numbering system with more durable street signs.
A plan that has remained successful to this day.
Originally, each of Vienna’s then nine districts was given its own color code for quicker identification.
Some of these original signs are still in use and can still be spotted on the odd stroll through the city.
The color distribution by district was as follows:
- 1st district: red
- 2nd district: violet
- 3rd district: green
- 4th district: pink
- 5th district: black
- 6th district: yellow
- 7th district: blue
- 8th district: gray
- 9th district: brown
NOW AVAILABLE AT SENFT
Secure a piece of history for yourself – with your customized street sign from Senft.
Whether as a special gift for a housewarming party or as a memento for a very special person.
A street sign with a historical look is always guaranteed to be an eye-catcher that will bring joy for generations.
NOSTALGIA PURE
Bring the past back to life.
We design your street signs in the old look according to your ideas.
Simply choose your desired style, font and text for your sign and we’ll do the rest in no time at all.
THE PERFECT GIFT
Whether for a milestone birthday, a company anniversary or the birth of a child.
You are guaranteed to be remembered with a historical street sign.
Get creative, because it doesn’t always have to be just street names that adorn our signs.
Design your own unique message, use fantasy names or an inside joke that you want to add to your sign.
With a historical sign from Senft, there are no limits to your creativity.
LET YOURSELF BE INSPIRED
Simply visit us in our store and discover the possibilities.
Choose your favorite style, material, color and finish from countless different sign templates.
Do you have any questions about road signs?
We will be happy to advise you at any time and look forward to your visit or call.