![]() The Stardust Lodge sign appears to be from the 1960s. The Washoe Motel sign was probably built in the 1950s or 1960s. By 2014, the sign had been replaced with a new non-neon replacement. The Southland Motel and its rooftop sign have been around since at least the early 1940s. I don't know when this place opened or how old the neon toads are. The Toadstool bar blade sign appears to be adapted. The letter "Q" looks like it's shaped like a bird. The Ted's Liquor sign might be from the 1950s. The Mike's Liquor sign appears to be from the 1950s or 1960s. These two signs are probably from the 1950s. The Mother Lode Fair has operated at its present location since 1938. The three neon rings superimposed over the letters represent the Independent Order of Odd Fellows' motto of Friendship, Love and Truth. This sign is probably from the late 1940s or 1950s. ĭuggan's Mission Chapel was established in 1959. It was previously painted brown and gold. The Boyes Springs Food Center sign is probably from the 1950s. It features two spear poles, backlit plastic panels, bulbs that most likely chased, and a ball on top that is outlined with LED tubing (surely, neon originally). Market sign appears to be from the 1960s. The building was constructed in 1946 and this sign is probably from then. This McGee's Closet sign originally advertised for Bekins Van & Storage. Īntonio's Pizzeria opened in 1957 as Miceli's restaurant. This sign was probably built in the 1950s and moved when the store did. The store moved to Sherman Oaks in the 1950s and then to this location in 1993. It was originally located in downtown Los Angeles. The Baxter Northup Music was established in 1906. The sign's text panels were replaced sometime after 2013. It is now a modern, rocks and water style course. In the 1980s, the course still had vintage, classic obstacles. The sign was probably built in the 1960s or 1970s. The Oasis Fun Center had opened by the mid-1950s as Green Pines Miniature Golf. The Selma Motel sign is probably from the 1950s. The first photo is from 2008 the second is from 2016. Although the Gypsy Cafe is in the building now, this sign remains. ![]() The Pine Cone Restaurant opened sometime in the 1950s. These signs were mass-produced but only a handful are still on public display. This Westinghouse Appliances is displayed at Renga Arts. It was designed by John Nicolini at Electrical Products Corp. It probably came from somewhere else and was originally a pole sign or projecting sign. The Redwood Gospel Mission was established in 1963. The name and text on the sign was adapted in 1967 for Michele's Italian Restaurant. It appears to be from the 1940s or 1950s. The sign originally advertised for Guidotti's Italian Restaurant which opened in 1934. This text on this sign was changed at that time. It is on display at Stoke Ranch, a private collection of antique tractors, small buildings, and signs. However, I have never seen one with a passenger like this one. There are a handful of these signs still on display around the country. United Service Motors was established in 1916 to handle sales for the United Motors Corporation, an accessories and parts manufacturer. The nine-foot-tall neon pink flamingo revolves on top of the 85 foot tall sign. It was inspired by the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. The Flamingo Hotel opened in 1957 and is now the Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa. (hit "refresh" to get the most recent version of this page click on photos for larger images)
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