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Tip Top Motel
Chicago, IL
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

Not sure if the Tip Top Motel is still in tip top shape in the Chicago area these days. 11-05

 

 

Pine Haven Motel
Fort Wayne, IN
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Check out this old marquee at the Pine Haven Motel in Fort Wayne, IN. The sign advertises it cable TV and air conditioning as a sign of the times. 03-06

 

 

 

 

 

Eastwood Motel
Kent, OH
Photo courtesy Bob Landgraf


Here's a photo of the Eastwood Motel on Route 59 in Kent, Ohio after it was recently restored by the Graphic Expressions Signs & More, Inc. Cabinets were refurbished and a fresh coat of paint in the original colors was added.  The faces were reversed out for a fresh look, but still retained the original glamour of this 1950's structure.

Eastwood Motel marquee pre-restoration
Kent, OH
Photo courtesy Bob Landgraf

 

Graphic Expressions Signs & More, Inc. also had restoration discussions with the previous owner of the Coney Island Custard Shoppe smiley face sign before he sold out to a local ice cream chain that did away with the sign. 03-06

Eastwood Motel Close-up of sign before restoration
Kent, OH
Photo courtesy Bob Landgraf

 

 

Flamingo Motel
Fraser, MI
Photo courtesy Rick McOmber

How about this old marquee located in Fraser, MI. The Flamingo Motel sign looks like the neon was torn off some time ago. 07-06

 

 

Winston Motel
Redford, MI
Photo courtesy Rick McOmber

The Winston Motel advertises a rarity for an old roadside lodging place... hot tubs. I wonder where the yellow arrow leads to. 07-06

 

 

8 Wood Motel
Wayne City, MI
Photo courtesy Rick McOmber

Wayne City, MI is home to the 8 Wood Motel and this fancy multi-colored sign. Looking to play with an 8 wood? Then check out this place. 07-06

 

 

Grand Tulane Motel
Livonia, MI
Photo courtesy Rick McOmber

Here's a rather interesting marquee. This sign at the Grand Tulane Motel looks like it dates back quite a few years. It would be great to have seen this old sign back when the neon on the sign was intact and working. 07-06

 

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