SEATTLE — A large arrow points out Marco Polo Bar & Grill, a saloon that’s sat on Fourth Avenue South in Georgetown for 76 years.
It’s most eye-catching after dusk. The setting sun is replaced by the luminescence of the establishment’s neon sign — a tangible piece of American nostalgia. For owner Matthew Miera, it can also be a financial burden.
“When you have to replace a part, it is super expensive,” he said. “I think it is definitely a dying trend — probably partly because of cost and upkeep.”…