Drown's Dairy
Sandusky, OH
Photo courtesy Emily Steele

Here's a dairy in Sandusky that you don't want to drown in. ha... 'er. Drown's Dairy features a fine marquee that points the way in to the vanilla custard.

Smithereen Exterminators
IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Smithereen Exterminators is another great sign in IL. The sign appears to be neon with a mouse image directly in the center.

Better Shoes For Less
IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

This sign for the Better Shoes For Less factory outlet is a reminder to old main street America. The colors are in red, white, and blue. Not sure what type of business resided here in the past and whether or not it was always a shoe store.

Federhofer's Bakery
St Louis, MO
Photo courtesy Dennis Dixson

Here's a great road sign sign at Federhofer's Bakery in St. Louis. Check out the detail on the baker and cake as well as the colors and lettering on the sign. A true roadside delight. 10-05

Trautwein's Shoes
St Louis, MO
Photo courtesy Dennis Dixson

This old time shoe store features the red wing bird on the marquee. Trautwein's is a real throwback to a time when shopping conveniences could be found just down the street. 10-05

Stone Bros.
Alton, IL
Photo and info courtesy Dennis Dixson

This marquee is for Stone Brothers Jewelers, located in Alton, IL. The business that began in 1960 appears to be permanently closed. 01-06

McCarty Studio
St Louis, MO
Photo and info courtesy Dennis Dixson

The McCarty Studio is still in business, though it appears that they have not maintained the sign. It looks like all the neon is gone. The camera looks a bit like an old Graflex Speed Graphic press camera. 01-06

Michigan News Agency
Kalamazoo, MI
Photo courtesy Russ Havens

Here's an eye-catching roadside sign for the Michigan News Agency. The marquee boasts of the business having been around since 1947. Wonder how old the sign is. 01-06

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