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Neon Eateries Midwest

 

Olkie's Bar
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

This sign for the Olkie's Bar can be better seen in person. The marquee features an Indian head all lit up in neon.

 

 

Steak n' Shake
Springfield, MO
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

Route 66Here's a familiar site for those in the Midwest. The Steak n Shake with its familiar neon glows as business continues to bustle.

 

 

Milty Wilty
Wautoma, WI
Photo and info courtesy Joe Koehler

Here's the Milty Wilty in all its neon glory. Located on Hwy. 21 in Wautoma Wisconsin, this has been a summertime favorite for locals and visitors for many, many years.

 

 

Mr. Weenie
Peru, IN
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Check out this night shot of the Mr. Weenie marquee in Peru, IN. 03-06

 

 

The Choo Choo
Des Plaines, IL
Photo courtesy Dennis Dixson

Here's a neon shot of The Choo Choo sign located in Des Plaines, IL. This February 2006 shot captured the neon for the hamburgers on wheels in full effect. 08-06

 

 

Kunkels Drive-in
Connersville, IN
Photo and info courtesy Doug Harvey

Here's a neon shot of Kunkel's Drive-in Restaurant in Connersville Indiana, which has been serving up "Kunkel Burgers" since 1954. 09-06

 

 

Dairy Twist
Connersville, IN
Photo and info courtesy Doug Harvey

The Dairy Twist in Connersville Indiana has been a local favorite for many years. 09-06

 

 

Cleary's Pub
Howell, MI
Photo and info courtesy Richard Weiss

The Cleary's Pub is located in downtown Howell. We ate there a couple of times and would certainly recommend it to anyone. 03-07

 

 

Pizza King Pizza
Marion, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Check out this neon shot of the Pizza King marquee at this location in Marion, IN. The neon crown really stands out from the red neon tubing spelling out the restaurant name. 06-07

 

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