Check out the Alpine Lodge with its dual weight saving holes in
its marquee. Nice reminder of a bygone era.
Grand Thrifty Motel Photo courtesy Don Gardner
Looking for a layover at an old motel that's also "thrifty?"
Then stop by and visit the Grand Thrifty Motel in Illinois.
Sky-Lit Motel (Demolished)
Green Bay, WI Photo courtesy Emily Steele
The Sky-Lit Motel stands alongside the road in Green
Bay, WI. Check out this roadside marquee with its giant starburst on top
and painted starbursts on the signage stem. Even the lettering panels
are in different shapes.
UPDATE 09/17 : The Sky-Lit Motel was demolished in 2015 and the sign no longer stands. The motel was removed after being acquired by the village of Ashwaubenon for the purpose of storm-water retention pools. 09-17
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
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Photo courtesy Don Gardnerod shot of a rather unique sign. The Sand's Motel marquee
looks like it's about to electrocute itself.
Alpine Lodge
Grand Thrifty Motel
Sky-Lit Motel (Demolished)
Rustic Motel
Powhatan Motel
Ramada Inn
Sand's Motel
