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Smithsonian Reynolds Center — Exterior Monument Signage
Exterior MonumentWashington, D.C.
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Signs, lighting & vehicle wraps in Washington, D.C.
Sign fabrication, installation, permits and crane service in Washington, D.C. — storefront and historic-district signage from our Accokeek shop.
D.C. sign work is its own discipline: tight streets, public-space permits, historic districts and landlord requirements. We install signage across the District — including exterior monument signage for the Smithsonian's Reynolds Center — and we plan every install around access and pedestrian traffic.
Permits in Washington, D.C.
We prepare drawings and permit applications for District sign permits and plan for historic preservation review where it applies.
Projects in and near Washington, D.C.
Trusted by facilities & fleet teams across the Mid-Atlantic
National sign companies count on us for installs, too.
REVIEWS
What clients say
“I am an owner of a couple, big sign shops in Chicago, Illinois. I had an out of state project that I needed help with installation and permitting. I met the owner Eddie through a sign group. And I have to say I am 500% impressed with this company. Eddie, the owner, Lisa, from permitting and Shane, and Matt the project managers were excellent on communication, even though we did have some hiccups in this project. I’m in the Illinois sign association & signs businesses are just like contractors. There are shady ones out there. but empire is the real deal, with a great team. Thanks again guys!”
“Thanks to Empire Graphics for another great job installing all of the signs at our newest Rita's Italian Ice location in Maryland. We are a multi brand franchisee (Sport Clips Haircuts & Rita's Italian Ice) and it is nice to be able a deal with one company for all of our signage needs.”
“Eddie and his crew always do an amazing job with their vehicle wraps and it is always a quick turn around. Got my company truck for Roy's Painting recently done and it was about a 24 hr turn around when originally slated for 2 days.”
“The graphic artists at Empire are top notch. They took my business card and designed a great looking end result. I have received multiple compliments from other business owners on how nice our branding is. The installers are second to none. I took the truck in on a Wednesday and picked it up looking great on Friday morning. They even called me to get permission to remove the ram logo off the fender to make the wrap look that much better. The wrap is now almost 2 years old and still looks like new. Since the work has been done, I have received multiple new clients because "they saw the truck". A huge thank you goes to the entire Empire Graphics team for helping to make our business, Property Management of SO. MD. an even better success. I cant wait to get another truck done so I can get even more exposure.”
“The team at Empire Signs is a first class professional team. From the receptionist, to the artists, to the install team. They show they care about being a top notch company. I had a building sign installed and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Eddie and Team!”
“Empire did an outstanding job, on my boat graphic. From designers to installers, these are great people. Highly recommend.”
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