This sign greets the people who arrive at the Lawrence Amtrak station, very near Pete's house. It's nothing impressive; the foot high blue letters have holes where the lightbulbs illuminating the sign used to be. It is likely it hasn't been painted for years. It speaks of an era nearly washed away, but still holding on by its teeth. Yet somehow, its very modern, trendy, and chic.
Whatever it is, or your interpretation of it, the sign serves still does its job in welcoming people to Lawrence twice daily.