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Motels Main | Country | Googie | Neon | Other | Route 66 | Midwest Main
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
This motel in Peru, IN, still features its sloping rooftop and advertises its services with its rooftop sign.
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.
The Sunset Motel in Athens, OH sports a huge overhanging sharp boomerang/arrow, extending across the parking lot.
The Eastwood Motel in Columbia, MO sports a very tall sign designed to catch the eye of travelers a block away.
Here's the Basic Inn Motel that states that it is still doing motel business in Indianapolis.
Motels Main | Country | Googie | Neon | Other | Route 66 | Midwest Main
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