Tip Top Motel
Chicago, IL
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

The Tip Top Motel's marquee shines along the roadside. This motel's marquee looks "tip top."

Park Avenue Motel
IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Check out this shot of the Park Avenue Motel in Illinois. An interesting marquee, with the woman with poodle image on the side.

Villa Rosa Motel
Perry, OH
Photo courtesy Steve Felder

The Villa Rosa Motel of Perry, OH looks stupendous in the twilight. This place is worth checking out, if just for a look-see at its marquee.

Saranay Motel
Royal Oak, MI
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

The Saranay Motel in Royal Oak, MI is an interesting looking marquee with multicolors, especially at night with its diamond shape effect. 04-01

Kingswood Motel
Detroit, MI
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Enjoy the look of the Kingswood Motel, especially at night. 04-01

Lincoln Motel
Chicago, IL
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

The Lincoln Motel in Chicago, IL features a marquee that stands out at night with its neon all lit up. 10-04

Patio Motel
Chicago, IL
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

Here's a shot of the Patio Motel marquee all lit up. The Patio advertises its them of "an adventure in living." Hopefully, it's a good adventure. 10-04

Winesburg Motel
Clyde, OH
Photo and info courtesy Richard Weiss

The blue neon blinks on and off on the marquee for the Winesburg Motel in Clyde, OH. 03-07

Gateway Motel (Removed)
Oak Lawn, IL
Photo and info courtesy Bruce R. Cassi / 2004

The Gateway Motel celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2004. To celebrate, the owners had new landscaping added in front and removed this classic neon sign. A plain and simple backlit plastic sign with advertising space underneath was erected on the opposite side of the property. Except for some minor fading in the paint, the neon sign was in perfect working order when it was taken down. 04-07

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