Rustic Motel
Rockford, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

This marquee for the Rustic Motel befits its name. This marquee looks like it was made out of old wood.

Powhatan Motel
Pocahontas, IL
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The Powhatan Motel in Pocahontas (sound familiar?), Illinois sports an arrowhead theme.

Ramada Inn
Effingham, IL
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The Ramada Inn in Effingham, Illinois is a huge sign. Still in great shape, this Ramada Inn sign is one of the more unique ones of this lodging chain.

Sand's Motel
Ottawa, IL

Here's a go Photo courtesy Don Gardnerod shot of a rather unique sign. The Sand's Motel marquee looks like it's about to electrocute itself.

Echo Motel
IN
Photo courtesy Michelle K

Here's an old roadside sign for a motor court called the Echo Motel, located somewhere in Indiana. The signs says TV, but the letters say vacancy. What this means is a puzzle in its own right.

Duellman's Motel
IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Duellman's Motel sports quasi-holes in its marquee stand. Still an interesting piece of signage.

Hollywood Motel
Southgate, MI
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Southgate MI is home to the Hollywood Motel and its colorful sign. Motel court marquees like this one can be a real standout, especially in this day and age of the plain backlit plastic signs.

Presidential Inn Motel
Cicero, IL
Photo courtesy Kelly Coalier

Look for a hot tub for two or even a free rubber ducky? Then the Presidential Inn of Cicero, IL is the place for you. Do you live nearby? Don't worry... get a room here and you'll still receive a free rubber ducky.

Ranch Motel
Chicago, IL
Photo courtesy Jason Carlton

The Rancho Motel still beckons at travelers with its arrow and advertisement of TV on its marquee.

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