Items from iconic Hotel Chelsea in NYC up for auction

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Iconic images and landmarks are on view around New York City.

An auction house based in New York City is keeping some of the memories alive after renovation projects. 

For more than 70 years, the glow of a neon sign at the Hotel Chelsea has been well-known along West 23rd Street in Chelsea. The hotel sign has recently been restored, with the old words getting a new shine. 

The letters stand on display as part of an auction that includes some items from the iconic hotel and other pieces from the downtown scene. 

The Chelsea is working with Guernsey’s Auction House, which specializes in special pieces of history.

Arlan Ettinger founded the company 50 years ago. He has an eye for detail and pieces that might get overlooked or forgotten.

The collection includes shirts from nightclubs, original street art and signs created for downtown galleries, and original recordings from Bob Dylan. 

Madonna’s autograph is on two guitars and a drum set. 

Guernsey’s Auction House works with businesses and estates to create unique collections. 

The auction will be online on Wednesday.