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
Friendship Motel
WI
Photo courtesy Don Gardner
Another Wisconsin treasure is the Friendship Motor Court. Instead of using an arrow, the shape of the marquee itself points toward the lodging area
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 courtesy 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.
Gorilla Villa (Gone)
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.
UPDATE 07/11 : The Gorilla Villa has left the premises. The old motel on Route 5 has been torn down by the Gravois Mills board of trustees not long after the property was purchased by the board in June. According to the LakeNewsOnlinearticle, the 1940's era motel is being replaced by a city park. 07-11
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.
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.
40 Motel
40 Motel sign close-up
Friendship Motel
Star Motel
Overpass
Motel
Gorilla Villa (Gone)
Arrowhead Motel
Shelton Inn
