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Thunderbird Lodge
Off the 99
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Why does it seem like motels and lodges named Thunderbird are all treasures? The Thunderbird Lodge is no disappointment with its neon thunderbird glowing through the night.

 

Tradewinds Motel
Sacramento, CA
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The Tradewinds Motel still advertises the fact that its rooms carry phones and color TV. Looks like the neon on this gem of a sign still works right.

 

 

Star Lake Motel
S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The Star Lake Motel advertises low rates among other things.

 

Driftwood Lodge
S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The Driftwood Lodge is also located in the center of the old roadside lodging in South Lake Tahoe.

 

 

Rio Motel
Oakland , CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Check out the fine neon on this roadside motel, the Rio Motel of Oakland.

 

Travel Inn Motel (Removed)
San Carlos, CA
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The neon still lights up at the Travel Inn Motel in San Carlos.

 

UPDATE 03/09 : The Travel Inn Motel in San Carlos replaced its neon sign some time ago. 03-09

 

Cal Va Rado Motel
S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn


The neon sign for the Cal Va Rado Motel leaves no pretension as to which state this place is located.

Both of these neon signs still appear to be in fantastic working order.

 

Carriage House
S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The treasure of a sign for The Carriage House Motel is reminiscent of the neon treasures that used to dot the roadside back in the day. This neon is still in excellent working condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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