Iconic Penguin sign in Plaza Midwood to come down after nearly 70 years

CHARLOTTE — The iconic Penguin Drive-In sign is coming down.

FS Food Group will retire the sign at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 3. It’s been at Thomas and Commonwealth avenues since 1954.

The sign will be donated to the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association.

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“We’re trying to respect the heritage,” says Frank Scibelli, founder of FS Food.

Scibelli talked with CBJ about the decision.

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