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Reno Corsi Restaurant
Alsip, IL
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Here's the neon sign for the Reno Corsi Restaurant. Check out the way the letters all light up at this Alsip, IL restaurant. 07-07

Update 07/07 : The Reno Corsi Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge stood abandoned for many years. In 2005, the neon sign was removed. A Sports Bar is the building's latest tenant. Many thanks to Bruce R. Cassi for update. 07-07

Johnsen's Blue Top Drive-in
Highland, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Highland, IN is home to Johnsen's Blue Top Drive-in restaurant and this eye catcher of a neon marquee. 07-07

UPDATE 10/08 : Here is a neon shot of the entire drive-in restaurant lit up at night. Johnsen's is said to have built in the 1930's. 10-08

Johnsen's Blue Top
Hammond, IN
Photo courtesy Kevin Heggi

The Tropics
Lincoln, IL
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Tropics restaurant built in 1950 is located off the Mother Road in Lincoln, IL. The marquee is still of the neon variety. 07-07

Dairy Queen
Huntington, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The old Dairy Queen marquees are starting to become a rarer sight off the roadside. Here's one in Huntington, IN. 07-07

Lemon Drop Drive-in
Anderson, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Lemon Drop is a drive-in restaurant located off the boulevard in the Indiana town of Anderson. 07-07

Ariston Cafe
Litchfield, IL
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Ariston Cafe dates back to 1924, when it was first opened in Carlinville. After moving to Litchfield in 1929, the Ariston has been at its location along the Mother Road since 1935. Passing through the 66 in Illinois, is a must stop for a look see and visit. More information can be found at the website for the Ariston Cafe. 11-07

Red Cedar Inn
Pacific, MO
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Red Cedar Inn is another Route 66 legend in MO. Located in Pacific, MO, the Red Cedar Inn was founded in 1934 and was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. According to Route 66 News, the Red Cedar Inn was closed in March 2005 and was being considered for purchase by the city of Pacific. More information about the history of the restaurant can be found at the website for the Red Cedar Inn. 11-07

Zehnder's Famous Chicken Dinners
Frankenmouth, MI
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Zehnder's first began serving chicken dinners in 1928 and has been a popular stop since. Check out the neon sign that has been gracing Zehnder's for years. See more information at the website for Zehnder's. 11-07

Pizza King
Alexandria, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Pizza King is located on Hwy 9 at the north end of town and is still in business. Pizza Kings seem to be an Indiana thing with, in my opinion, the best two here in Marion. 12-07

See more Pizza King delights here.

Broadway Joe's Tavern
Fort Wayne, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The neon still lights the sign at the Broadway Joe's Tavern in Fort Wayne, IN. The arrow points the way into the doors of this joint. 12-07

North Star Bar
Fort Wayne, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Here's the marquee for the North Star Bar in Fort Wayne, IN. Check out the star on top of the sign as well as the rest of the neon catching the attention of motorists passing through town. 12-07

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