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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.

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.

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 roadtrip? 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.

Steer-In
Indianapolis, IN
Photo courtesy Emily Steele

Here's the Steer-in dining hall, located in Indianapolis. The front of this place looks a bit weatherbeaten.

La Hacienda
Indianapolis, IN
Photo and info courtesy Emily Steele

Check out the La Hacienda. It
used to be the "Torch," until recently and has a gigantic sea green torch in the center of the restaurant.

The shape of this restaurant is also a throwback to the mid-century time.

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