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Prescott Valley Motel
Prescott, AZ
Photo courtesy Chris Erias

Found is Prescott Valley is this gem of a motel marquee for the Prescott Valley Motel. The sign itself is shaped and colored to attract the attention of motorists.

Starlite Motel
Mesa, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's the marquee next to the motel office for the Starlite Motel in Mesa, Arizona. At this property right off the roadside, there are not just one but two fancy marquees.

The swimmers (right) even still light up at night as the animated neon gives the impression of the swimmer diving off the top of the sign.

Trails End (Demolished)
AZ
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

How about this thematic sign for the Trails End Motel. The character image depicts discovering the end of the trail.

UPDATE 10/05 : During the demolition of the structure, the city had the sign removed and placed in the city's maintenance yard less than a half-mile up Grand Avenue. Unfortunately, the signs future is uncertain as there currently aren't any funds to repair or install it, or a location for it to be installed. Many thanks to Jodey Elsner for update. 10-05

Arizona Motel
Tucson, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

The Arizona Motel still features its roadside sign just off the street. This one lights up.

Kiva Lodge
Tempe, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

This ornate sign for the Kiva Lodge in Tempe features a colorful headdress. The motor courts themselves feature covered parking next to the individual bungalows, though not sure what type of condition the lodging is here these days.

Owl Lodge
Tucson, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's a nice shot of the Owl Lodge off of the main drag in Tucson.

UPDATE 04/09 : The Owl Lodge in Tucson, AZ has now been turned into apartments, like many of the other old non-chain roadside motels in the area. The sign for the Owl Lodge remains and appears to have been recently restored.

The section under the main part of the sign has been changed from advertising "vacancy" and "kitchenettes" to the fact that the location now houses apartments. 04-09

Copa Inn (Demolished)
Phoenix, AZ
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Copa Inn in Phoenix features a large sign and advertises adult movies.

UPDATE 12/08 : The Copa Inn off of East Van Buren was demolished in 2007. Another of Van Buren's roadside motel treasures is now history. 12-08

Travelers Motel
Tempe, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

The Travelers Motel in Tempe shows off it sign that appears to be from the 70's or so.

Plainsman Motel
Mesa, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Yet another Mesa motel marquee, the Plainsman Motel sign here looks somewhat similar to the one in Holbrook, AZ.

Pueblo Hotel
Tucson, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Though not quite a motel per se, the Pueblo Hotel and its swimmer on top of the marquee is an example of the type of motel signage that used to be quite prevalent, especially in the hot and dry areas of the Southwest.

Buckhorn Baths Motel
Mesa, AZ
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's a nice neon sign for the Buckhorn Baths Motel, one of the roadside motels found off the main drag in Mesa. The young buck character can be seen peeking up over the top of the marquee.

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