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40 Motel
Columbus, OH

Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The 40 Motel of Columbus, OH looks like a poor man's version of the old Holiday Inn marquee of the 60's. Featuring similar, though subdued, colors, the 40 Motel makes a not so subtle reference to the highway.


40 Motel sign close-up
Columbus, OH

Photo courtesy Sol Bermann

Here's a close-up look at the 40 Motel sign. It's good to see that there are still existing roadside signs along the old Highway 40 as it cut through Columbus. 05-06


Gorilla Villa
Gravois Mills, MO

Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

Ever heard of the Gorilla Villa? How about the "headless" Gorilla Villa? Well, the Gorilla Villa sign in gorilla... 'er... Gravois Mills, MO used to have a head until a storm ripped the head off a few years back. Now, this headless sign can't help but turn the head of the roadside traveler passing through. Unless, of course, the traveler is used to seeing headless apparitions.


Star Motel
WI

Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Star Motel in Wisconsin looks like the 60's Holiday Inn sign. Not sure if this is one of the originals or just a copycat version.


Overpass Motel
Winchester, IN
Photo by Steve Felder

The Overpass Motel is getting lit-up for another evening of work.

This motel is located at the intersection of US Hwy 27 and SR 32 in Winchester, Indiana. The motel is still in business and this wonderful old sign shines brightly each night.

Many thanks to Ken Bailey for info.


Shelton Inn
Peru, IN
Photo courtesy Emily Steele

This motel in Peru, IN, still features its sloping rooftop and advertises its services with its rooftop sign.


Arrowhead Motel
WI

Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Here are a couple of motels named the Arrowhead. The Arrowhead Motel in Wisconsin is still in fantastic shape and its make-up appears to be porcelain.


Sunset Motel
Athens, OH

Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The Sunset Motel in Athens, OH sports a huge overhanging sharp boomerang/arrow, extending across the parking lot.


Eastwood Motel
Columbia, MO

Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The Eastwood Motel in Columbia, MO sports a very tall sign designed to catch the eye of travelers a block away.


Basic Inn
Indianapolis, IN
Photo courtesy Emily Steele

Here's the Basic Inn Motel that states that it is still doing motel business in Indianapolis.

 

 

 

 

 

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