Universal Signs was shot in thiry nine days in both Philadelphia, PA, and Los Angeles, CA. There were nineteen Philadelphia locations and one LA location. Some of the locations were special and unique for the production, and we have provided interesting notes about them below.


University of the Arts

The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, generously donated the use of their Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, the exterior of their main building, Hamilton Hall, and several interior offices as sets for Universal Signs.

Special Note:
Hamilton Hall was the original location of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.

Visit the University of the Arts Web site.


Our Lady of Ransom

This parish in the Northeast region of Philadelphia is the location of the Catholic Deaf Apostolate. Our Lady of Ransom holds several masses a week interpreted in American Sign Language.

Special Note:
Many parish members, both Deaf and hearing, participated in the church scene as extras.

Visit the Our Lady of Ransom Web site.


Other Notable Locations:

Drexel University
Doubletree Hotel
Front & Wolf Streets, Philadelphia
Mayfair Diner
MINT, 50 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia
Mural Arts Program
Onion Flats
Pearlstein Properties
SEPTA
Starbucks located at the Shopps @ Penn
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