Arbor Vitae Motel
Woodruff, WI Photo courtesy Jim Zahniser
Here's a gem of a roadside motel sign located in Woodruff, WI. The Arbor Vitae Motel still points the way to lodging with it boomerang arrow. 09-09
Fairwood Lake Motel
Three Lakes, WI Photo courtesy Jim Zahniser
The Fairwood Lake Motel is another old time roadside motel found in the state of Wisconsin. This motel marquee treasure appears to still feature full working neon tubing on the sign lettering. 09-09
Park Motel
Loves Park, IL Photos courtesy Kelly Sullivan
Check out the Park Motel in Loves Park, IL. The Park Motel still features a classic roadside sign that points the way into the lodging area and office. 09-10
(Far right) A closer look at the marquee and boomerang arrow at the Park Motel in Loves Park, IL
(Near right) The Park Motel and building
Pony Express Motel
Saint Joseph, MO Photo and info courtesy Rod Holcomb
Here's the rather eye-catching sign for the Pony Express Motel in Saint Joseph, MO. This size of the sign dwarfs the vehicles underneath. Word is the Pony Express sign is now located outside of the Pony Express Museum. 10-10
Rollin' Wheels Motel
Chicago, IL Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Check out this marquee at the Rollin' Wheels Motel in Chicago, IL. The motel sign is a throwback to the era when having a TV and air conditioned were considered selling points to the weary travelers looking for a nice place to spend the evening and grab a rest. 12-10
Rainbow Motel
Chicago, IL Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Rainbow Motel is another of the old roadside motels in Chicago, IL. The Rainbow features a marquee that is not only brightly colored. It also features a neon rainbow that spans across the top of the marquee. 12-10