Benson Motel Marquee
Benson, AZ Photo courtesy Larry Glass
Featuring quite an interesting marquee, the Benson Motel in
where else but Benson, AZ is still open for business along the main route
through town. This is one of the first motels in the US, built in the
1920's. The sixteen rooms have carports right next to them and is still
being used today.
Benson Motel Photo and info courtesy Bob Jagendorf
UPDATE 04/09 : To the right is a close-up look at the marquee for the Benson Motel in the town of Benson. The little auto on top of the marquee is still intact. 04-09
UPDATE 09/17 : The Benson Motel was demolished in April 2017. Unfortunately, the motel became neglected and was determined to be a blight and eyesore to the city. 09-17
Thunderbird Motel
Show Low, AZ Photo courtesy Tony Craig
Here's the marquee for the Thunderbird Motel in Show
Low, AZ. This marquee still stands tall along the main drag through town after being built in 1961.
The thunderbird image that's on the marquee itself features the typical
colors and shape of other namesake motels.
Tombstone Motel
Tombstone, AZ Photo and info courtesy Bob Jagendorf
This sign directs tired travelers towards the Tombstone Motel.
Check out the slogan, Rest In Peace, fitting for the town that is famous
for the Gunfight at the OK Corral.
Monterey Motel (Rem.)
Tucson, AZ Photo courtesy Bob Jagendorf
Catch a glimpse of the Monterey Motel in Tucson, with
a desert theme befitting the area its located in. The motel was originally named the Monterey Court and dates back to the late 1930's before changing names to the Monterey Motel in the early 1940's.
UPDATE 01/13 : The Monterey Motel is been redeveloped into the Monterey Court Studio Galleries, which features artisan galleries and specialty shops. In addition, the neon sign for the Monterey Motel has returned to its location. See the Monterey Court website for more information. 01-13
Benson Motel Marquee
Benson Motel
Thunderbird Motel
Tombstone Motel
Monterey Motel (Rem.)
