Crews from Full Bright Sign & Lighting removed the famous Joe’s Bakery sign from its former home on West Ninth Street March 9, 2011. The sign was cleaned up and will join the KU Memorial Unions history collection.

photo by: Mike Reid | KU Memorial Unions

The neon sign from Lawrence landmark Joe's Bakery is the newest addition to the KU Memorial Unions KU History Collection. Crews from Full Bright Sign & Lighting removed the famous sign from the building March 9, 2011.

photo by: Mike Reid | KU Memorial Unions

Full Bright Sign & Lighting employees remove the famous Joe's Bakery sign from the business' former home, 616 West Ninth St., March 9, 2011. KU Memorial Unions announced the sign will become part of the KU History Collection.

photo by: Mike Reid | KU Memorial Unions

Full Bright Sign & Lighting employees load the famous Joe's Bakery sign onto a truck March 9, 2011. The employees cleaned the sign and refurbished the neon before it joined the KU History Collection.