Roadside Peek : Neon Motels Midwest 6

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Munger Moss Motel
Lebanon, MO
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Munger Moss Motel is a Route 66 standby. The neon sign is a famous part of the old route and always appears to be in good shape. The motel was built in 1946 and originally had 14 cabins. More information can be found on the Munger Moss website. 01-08

Rest Haven Court
Springfield, MO
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Rest Haven Court is another of the Route 66 motels that sport gems of a sign. The motel was built in 1947 and is located off the Mother Road in Springfield, IL. 01-08

Greunke's Inn
Bayfield, WI
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Bayfield, WI is home to Greunke's Inn. Check out the neon as it glows here.

According to the Greunke's Inn website, the First Street Inn has been in business for over 139 years. The Greunke's Restaurant is also open during the months of April through October. 01-08

Wagon Wheel Motel
Cuba, MO
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, MO was built in 1946. The Wagon Wheel is very well known for its nice accommodations and great neon sign that features an arrow outline that blinks on and off, pointing the way into the cabins. 01-08

UPDATE 10/09 : The historic Wagon Wheel Motel located on Route 66 in Cuba, MO has been under new ownership as of September 15. The new owner plans to modernize the 1934 motel while keeping it as historically accurate as possible. The Wagon Wheel Motel has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003. More information can be found here. 10-09

UPDATE 11/10 : The Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, MO has a new website and the new owner has renovated 10 rooms and all should be renovated by spring. The website is www.wagonwheel66cuba.com. It is also on Facebook at Historic Wagon Wheel Motel featuring Connie's Shoppe. In the first reference you mention 1946. The Wagon Wheel Motel has been in existence since the 1930s. The sign was erected in 1947. Many thanks to Jane Reed for update. 11-10

For more photos and information, including photos of the interior, see Roadside Peek's Spotlight on the Wagon Wheel Motel. 12-10

Long Ships Motel
Sault Ste Marie, MI
Photo courtesy Alan Culley