Uptown Cafe
Noblesville, IN
Photo and info courtesy Alan Culley

The Uptown Cafe is another neon sign showing off an eatery in downtown Noblesville. 12-08

Lock View Restaurant
Sault Ste Marie, MI
Photo and info courtesy Alan Culley

The Lockview Restaurant is located in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Although next door to the Lockview Motel, is not owned by the same people. It did not take much investigation to figure out where the neon from the sign went since the neon in the window is the same script as what's on the sign. The Lockview serves fresh Lake Superior whitefish (served 5 different ways) and lake perch. Friday nights have several whitefish specials. 12-08

The Wheel Restaurant
Hammond, IN
Photo and info courtesy Kevin Heggi

Hammond, IN is home to the former Big Wheel Restaurant, now called The Wheel. This is a classic late 1950's place, updated and with neon. They were once a chain. The last classic sign was in Valparaiso. 01-09

Barringer's Tavern
Indianapolis, IN
Photo and info courtesy Alan Culley

Indianapolis, IN is home to this eye-catching neon street sign outside of this roadside business. Barringer's Tavern is a neighborhood tavern on S. Meridian St. 01-09

B&K Root Beer
Van Wert, OH
Photo and info courtesy Alan Culley

Check out the B&K Root Beer in Van Werth, OH showing off its neon sign. This B&K Root Beer is still open and awaiting warmer weather.

This B&K features a similar root beer mug marquee as the one in Kokomo, IN. 02-09

Balyeat's Coffee Shop
Van Wert, OH
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Here's the brightly lit neon sign at the Balyeat's Coffee Shop in downtown Van Wert, OH. Check out the bright red neon on this sign lighting up all the letters, including the part for "young fried chicken day and night."

Balyeat's Coffee Shop has been a Van Wert favorite since 1924. For more information including their business hours, see this Discover Ohio website. 02-09

Jerry's Old South Tavern
Van Wert, OH
Photo and info courtesy Alan Culley

This sign for Jerry's Old South Tavern is eye-catching with its red paint scheme and its bright neon lettering. Jerry's Old South Tavern is still open, even on Sunday in downtown Van Wert. 02-09

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