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Hollywood Restaurant
Hamlet, IN
Photo courtesy Emily Steele

Here's the Hollywood Restaurant and its huge marquee in Hamlet, IN. Looks like the cocktail lounge is quite prominent at this place.

Oven Eatery (Demolished)
Youngstown, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Looking forward to a nice meal on a warm Sunday afternoon? Then head over to The Oven in Youngstown, Ohio. But you can only head out in your dreams as this eatery is now defunct.

Many thanks to Mark Hackett and Big Dave Furnace for correction.

Orbit Restaurant
Chicago, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Chicago, Illinois is also home to the Orbit Restaurant. This elongated marquee is an eye-catcher from the street.

Mark Twain Dinette
Hannibal, MO
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

A frosty mug welcomes you to the Mark Twain Dinette in Hannibal, MO. This mug shot can be seen from afar.

Update 07/09 : Below are a couple of recent shots of the Mark Twin Dinette. Many thanks to Richard Weiss for update. 07-08

Mark Twain Dinette
Hannibal, MO
Photos and info courtesy Richard Weiss

In Hannibal, MO is the Mark Twain Dinette with a sign leading one to believe it was once a root beer stand. Check out the root beer mug. 07-08

(Far left) A more recent shot of the mug

(Near left) Another of the marquees at the dinette

Dutch Mill
Gilman, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Yes, it is the Dutch Mill restaurant of Gilman, IL. Featuring a faux windmill that looks more 2-dimensional than 3, the Dutch Mill is worth a stop.

Wooden Shoe Restaurant
Holland, MI
Photo by Steve Felder

A great find, the Wooden Shoe Factory and Restaurant sports a marquee in the shape of a shoe. With the traditional Dutch windmill in the background, this should be a planned stop if you're in the Holland, Michigan area.

Sugar Bowl Restaurant
Des Plaines, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Hungry but with a sweet tooth to boot? Then stop at the Sugar Bowl Restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois and cool off with a bowl of ice cream in an air conditioned shop. The sign itself is worth a stop too.

UPDATE 11/09 : Here's another shot of the Sugar Bowl Restaurant marquee in Des Plaines taken on a snowy day. Many thanks to Tammy Terwelp for photo update. 11-09

Sugar Bowl Restaurant
Photo courtesy Tammy Terwelp

Eastpark Restaurant
Ravenna, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

For good "old school fun", check out the Eastpark Restaurant located in Ravenna, Ohio. "And who could beat a 24-hour joint that offers great sit-down grub and a lounge?" A great place for food.

Paul Bunyan's Cook Shanty
Minocqua, WI
Photo courtesy Dave Pophal

Hungry after a road trip? Appetite large enough to fit Paul Bunyan? Well, if you're fortunate enough to be in Minocqua, Wisconsin you're in luck! Stop by Paul Bunyan's Cook Shanty, home of the "all you can eat" Lumberjack meals, and eat to your heart's content.

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