D-Lux Budget Motel
Alsip, IL
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The D-Lux Budget Motel features a marquee that looks deluxe. 07-07

Frankenmuth Motel
Frankenmuth, MI
Photo and info courtesy Alan Culley

Check out the neon marquee at the Frankenmuth Motel. Frankenmuth is a tourist destination for shopping and the huge Christmas store located there. 11-07

Chain of Rocks Motel
Mitchell, IL
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Here's the familiar neon glow from the Chain of Rocks Motel marquee, located along Route 66 in Mitchell, IL, near MO. Mitchell is closed to the Chain of Rocks bridge. 11-07

Pine Tree Motel
Indianapolis, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Pine Tree Motel and its eye-catching neon sign is located in Indianapolis, IN. 12-07

Belle Vista Motel
Fort Wayne, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Check out this neon sign at the Belle Vista Motel in Fort Wayne, IN. 12-07

Debonair Motel (Demolished)
McCordsville, IN
Photo and info courtesy Alan Culley

The Debonair Motel and its bright neon sign is located in the town of McCordsville, IN. The area is starting to bloom with development from the Indianapolis area. Not sure of the status of t his motel sign. 12-07

UPDATE 02/08 : The Debonair Motel was demolished. Myself and another fellow tried to rescue it with no return calls.  I did rescue the Motel 6 T 7 down the street, which will be restored & put into a new sign museum. Many thanks for update. 02-08

Bel-Air Motel
Jeffersonville, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Bel-Air Motel marquee stands in fine contrast as dusk sets in Jeffersonville, IN. 12-07

Star Motel
Jeffersonville, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Star Motel features a real swooping type of neon sign. The uniqueness of the sign is something that someone would wish on a star for. 12-07

Blue Bay Motel
St Ignace, MI
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Blue Bay Motel in St Ignace features a neon lit sign with fully working letters. 12-07

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