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Owl Lodge
Tucson, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's a nice shot of the Owl Lodge off of the main drag in Tucson.

Owl Lodge Apartments
Tucson, AZ
Photo courtesy Larry Glass

UPDATE 04/09 : The Owl Lodge in Tucson, AZ has now been turned into apartments, like many of the other old non-chain roadside motels in the area. The sign for the Owl Lodge remains and appears to have been recently restored.

The section under the main part of the sign has been changed from advertising "vacancy" and "kitchenettes" to the fact that the location now houses apartments. 04-09

Copa Inn (Demolished)
Phoenix, AZ
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Copa Inn in Phoenix features a large sign and advertises adult movies.

UPDATE 12/08 : The Copa Inn off of East Van Buren was demolished in 2007. Another of Van Buren's roadside motel treasures is now history. 12-08

Travelers Motel
Tempe, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

The Travelers Motel in Tempe shows off it sign that appears to be from the 70's or so.

Plainsman Motel
Mesa, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Yet another Mesa motel marquee, the Plainsman Motel sign here looks somewhat similar to the one in Holbrook, AZ.

Pueblo Hotel
Tucson, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Though not quite a motel per se, the Pueblo Hotel and its swimmer on top of the marquee is an example of the type of motel signage that used to be quite prevalent, especially in the hot and dry areas of the Southwest.

Buckhorn Baths Motel
Mesa, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's a nice neon sign for the Buckhorn Baths Motel, one of the roadside motels found off the main drag in Mesa. The young buck character can be seen peeking up over the top of the marquee.

Copper Motel
Superior, AZ
Photo courtesy Rob Svirskas

At left is the marquee for the Copper Motel in Superior, AZ. Parts of the sign are now missing, somewhat common for some of these old signs.

Hiway Host Motel
Mesa, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's another marquee found in Mesa. The Hiway Host Motel features a name that's somewhat commonly found as you travel the roadside. This sign will do the Hiway Host name proud with its colors and prominent starburst on the top of the sign. The palm trees on site also add to the look.

Quarter Horse Motel
Benson, AZ
Photo courtesy Larry Glass

The Quarter Horse Motel features a standing reminder of the western themed marquees, here in Benson, AZ. Check out the cowboy character on this sign on the rooftop of the motel.

Quarter Horse Motel
Benson, AZ
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

UPDATED 04/09 : The Quarter Horse Motel in Benson, AZ, just south of Tucson, has had its sign repainted in recent years. The "quarter horse" on the marquee still rears its head proudly off the Arizona roadside. 04-09

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