Crest View Motel
Washington, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Crest View Motel sign is a throwback to the era when many of the motel signs located right off the roadside had some semblance of character, color, and uniqueness to capture the eye of a prospective tourist looking of a place to spend the night. The sign still advertises its amenities including "air conditioning" and "television".

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.

Arrow Head Motel
Columbia, MO
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The Arrow Head Motel of Columbia, MO sports an arrowhead motif on its marquee. Also features free toll calls.

Cadet Motor Inn
Coldwater, MI
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

The Cadet Motor Inn in Coldwater, MI features a large image of a cadet next to the large letters on the sign. This is a motel sign that still shows its character.

Royal Motel
Norwalk, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

The Royal Motel of Norwalk, Ohio is a relatively vintage looking marquee with what looks to be a cat figure crawling up its side. 01-01

Old Orchard Motel
OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

The Old Orchard Motel is just spell binding in the winter-time. Check out the snow flakes all around. 01-01

8 Wood Motel
Ferndale, MI
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

The 8 Wood Motel leads you to the 7 Acre Woods. No, wait, that's another tale... 04-01

Mercury Motel
Dearborn, MI
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

The Mercury Motel of Dearborn at first glance looks like a car dealership sign. The dripping sign makes for a nice effect. 04-01

Royal Motor Inn
Livonia, MI
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

The Royal Motor Inn with a marquee that looks like a makeshift streamline sign. 04-01

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