An iconic sign in Westbrook that has stood for nearly 60 years is now a national historic landmark.Al Hawkes built the walking repairman sign on Route 302 in 1962 for his television repair business.It was one of the first mechanical, moving signs in the state of Maine.While Hawke's shop has long since closed, the sign has remained. The Westbrook Historical Society and members of the community worked to get the sign designated as a landmark.In late May, the National Park Service granted the request to place the sign on the National Register of Historic Places.

An iconic sign in Westbrook that has stood for nearly 60 years is now a national historic landmark.

Al Hawkes built the walking repairman sign on Route 302 in 1962 for his television repair business.


It was one of the first mechanical, moving signs in the state of Maine.

While Hawke's shop has long since closed, the sign has remained. The Westbrook Historical Society and members of the community worked to get the sign designated as a landmark.

In late May, the National Park Service granted the request to place the sign on the National Register of Historic Places.