The Palms Motel
Portland, OR Photo courtesy Jeff Raber
The day shot of The Palms
Motel shows the various googish colors on this well kept up sign. The
sign itself is enormous. The motel, which has been around since 1954, is known for the huge neon sign with a palm tree and climbing monkey to boot.
Siesta Motel (Gone)
Portland, OR Photo courtesy Jeff Raber
The Siesta Motel is found among a cluster of old motels
in Portland. This marquee is eye-catching with is bright red and yellow
paint.
UPDATE 04/17 : The Siesta Motel is long gone. It appears that a Value Inn is now situated where the Siesta once was. 04-17
Chieftain Motel
Bremerton , WA Photo courtesy John Spencer
The Chieftain Motel still features a motel with a sunburst
type of shape on top. The motel may be closed these days.
Kay's Motel
Hazel Dell, WA Photo courtesy Jeff Raber
Kay's Motel in Hazel Dell also features a fine example
of motel signage that used to be found decades ago. From the embedded
boomerang on the sign to the TV lettering itself, this motel marquee is
a fine roadside treasure.
Crest Motel
Grants Pass, OR Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The Crest Motel appears to be an old motel complex in Grants Pass. 03-06
(Far left) The sign at the Crest Motel in Grants Pass
Weasku Inn
Grants Pass, OR Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Check out this marquee for the Weasku Inn Resort near Grants Pass. 03-06
City Center Motel
Cottage Grove, OR Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Here's an old roadside motel sign, complete with a red arrow pointing the way to the entrance to the City Center Motel. This marquee is found in the Oregon town of Cottage Grove. 03-06