Down Towner Motor Lodge (Closed)
Reno, NV Photo courtesy Dennis Dixson
A place named the Down Towner is an inviting name no matter what town you're visiting. Check out the boomerang arrow and lettering on this marquee.
Down Towner Motor Lodge (Closed) Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Here's a close-up look at the Down Towner sign as it stands off the roadside. 02-07
Heart O' Town Motel
Reno, NV Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Travel down Virginia St. in Reno and the Heart O' Town Motel is a can't miss item, both literally and figuratively. Check out the look of this marquee. 02-07
Here is the El Dorado Motel in Reno, NV. The El Dorado is an old time survivor in Reno on the old highway to Carson City and Virginia City. Based on the surrounding development in the area, this roadside veteran won't be around much longer. 03-08
El Dorado Motel sign
Reno, NV Photo courtesy Wes Cross
El Dorado Motel another view
Reno, NV Photo courtesy Wes Cross
El Dorado Motel
Reno, NV Photo courtesy Wes Cross
Savoy Motor Lodge (Demolished)
Reno, NV Photo and info courtesy Dan MacPherson
The city of Reno continues to modernize and mow down the cute little Route 66 type motels. All that is left of the Savoy Motor Lodge is this sign. Not sure why they didn't take it down, perhaps some collector wanted it. Many thanks to Dan MacPherson for photo and update. 12-08
Donner Inn
Reno, NV Photo courtesy Jim Zahniser
Here's a nice shot of the Donner Inn in Reno, NV. The Donner Inn marquee is one of the standout 50's or 60's motel signs that are located along busy 4th Street. 09-10
Ho Hum Motel
Reno, NV Photo courtesy Tony Craig
Here's the venerable sign for the Ho Hum Motel, located along busy South Virginia Street near downtown Reno. Even with all the redevelopment going on in the city, the Ho Hum Motel and its sign still welcome travelers down the main drag. 12-10
Down Towner Motor Lodge (Closed)
Down Towner Motor Lodge (Closed)
Donner Inn
Ho Hum Motel
