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The Standard Alphabets

A living research site for the history, evidence, specimens, and field photographs surrounding the Standard Alphabet and American highway sign typography.

The Alphabet Forms, specimens, standards, and visual notes on the highway alphabet itself. Articles Essays, findings, field notes, and longer pieces. Documentary The film project, interviews, research arc, and production notes. Timeline A chronological path through the people, standards, publications, and design decisions. Gallery Photographs, scans, signs, documents, and visual collections.