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Motels Main | Country | Googie | Neon | Other | Route 66 | Midwest Main Pages
Art's Motel of Farmersville, IL features a can't miss sign off of old 66. This sign belongs in a Route 66 section... and will be featured in the upcoming new Route 66 section. Update 11/07 :
Vernelle's Motel is a Route 66 icon in Missouri. This photos of Vernelle's displays the famous marquee that points one back to the distant past.
The Land of Lincoln Motel features a diamond shaped marquee that has become quite a roadside treasure.
The Chain of Rocks Motel refers to the Chain of Rocks canal, built below the convergence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to allow barge passage around a rapids. Photos and info courtesy Dirk Burhans Another of the Route 66 treasures, the Ozark Court sign stands guard over the old road while cars off the Interstate whiz past nearby. Rumors state that this motel court is no longer taking in travelers.
Here's a Route 66 motel whose sign is starting to show its age. The Gardenway Motel near St. Louis, Missouri points to a motel court that's still in business. The Gardenway has a Route 66 history all its own. Motel Sign... off the highway This sign beckons the traveler to relatively low cost lodging for the night. This sign advertising a $19.95 special is typical for many areas in this country.
The Glenstone Cottage Court looks like a vintage motel court, with good rates and color TV. Check out the old marquee out front of the motel. Better yet, there's a Kentucky Fried Chicken next door for your gastric pleasure! (Right) The motel office and KFC (Left) The vintage marquee.
The Stanley Cour-tel Motel is located in St. Louis, MO and is a throwback to the glory days of the mom and pop motor court era. Update 11/05 : The Stanley Cour-tel motel was torn down in 2003 to make way for the airport expansion in St. Louis. The sign has been purchased and moved to the Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, IL. Many thanks to Dennis Dixson for update. 11-05
The La Casa Grande Motel depicts itself "Like A Fine Hotel." Off of Route 66 in St. Louis, Missouri, this motel is another soldier left from the Mother Road's heyday. Update 07/07 : The La Casa Grande Motel sign is now gone. Many thanks to Dennis Dixson for update. 07-07
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Word is the Art's Motel sign was recently restored. 
