L'Alcove (Demolished)
Olean, NY
Photo courtesy John T. Eberth

An excavator from Kingsview Demolition of Lakewood demolishes the former L'Alcove restaurant building on the corner of North Union and Wayne streets on June 26. Olean developer Louis Magnano owns the building and is clearing the site for future development. Many thanks to David Wagner for update. 07-07

Karl's Fine Food (Closed)
Weirs Beach, NH
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The sign at Karl's Fine Food is something to behold. Unfortunately, the restaurant may now be closed. 12-07

Philip's Restaurant
Philadelphia, PA
Photo courtesy Jim Zahniser

This blade sign for Philip's Restaurant is located in Philadelphia, PA. The sign advertises its cocktail lounge and air conditioning. 01-08

Ida's Italian Cuisine
Boston, MA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The marquee for Ida's Italian Cuisine is a familiar sight to see in Boston's North End. 02-08

Legal Sea Foods
Boston, MA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Legal Sea Foods is a very well known restaurant chain serving great surf and turf. Their clam chowder is famous too. 02-08

Hilltop Steak House
Saugus, MA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

This huge marquee will direct the tired and hungry traveler over to the Hilltop Steak House in Saugus. The Hilltop has some great food and features its side orders family style. The question remains though, who is Frank Giuffrida? 02-08

Snappy Lunch
Mt Airy, NY
Photo and info courtesy Richard Weiss

Here is the marquee for the Snappy Lunch, located in Mt Airy, NY. Mt Airy is the home of Andy Griffith. 10-08

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