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Treasure Trail Motel
Kanab, UT
Photo courtesy Lee Salawitch

How about this eye-catcher of a sign found off the roadside in Kanab, UT. The Treasure Trail Motel features a marquee that sometimes brings about a double-take from weary motorists traveling through town. 05-09

Sun-n-Sand Motel
Kanab, UT
Photo courtesy Lee Salawitch

Here's the Sun-n-Sand Motel, located where else but Kanab, UT. The motel not only features a name that is popular for these roadside stops but a sign that is worthy of the name. Check out the way the neon and colors both blend in with the surroundings while catching the eye of travelers passing through town. 05-09

Town & Country Motel
Denver, CO
Photos Tammy Terwelp

Denver, CO is home to the Town & Country Motel and this gem of a motel. The lettering on the side of the Town & Country is classic with its script. Check out the way the "motel" letters run vertical down the chimney. 11-09

(Near left) The letter at the Town & Country Motel

(Far left) A look at the motel

Broadway Plaza Motel
Denver, CO
Photos courtesy Tammy Terwelp

The Broadway Plaza Motel is another roadside motel gem in Denver. Like the Town & Country Motel above, the Broadway Plaza features script lettering along the wall facing the street, with the white letters contrasting nicely with the brick. 11-09

(Far left) The marquee at the Broadway Plaza welcomes travelers with its "be our guest" moniker

(Near left) A look at the Broadway Plaza Motel from across the main street

Lamplighter Motel
Longmont, CO
Photo courtesy Robin McCracken

Check out this old roadside motel found in Longmont, CO. The Lamplighter Motel features both a name and marquee reminiscent of the old mom and pop motel era. 02-10

Eddie Bohn Motel
Denver, CO
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

West Colfax is home to the Eddie Bohn Motel and former Pig 'N' Whistle restaurant. The Pig 'N' Whistle has been known as a local Denver landmark, opened since 1924. Original owner Eddie Bohn was a friend of famous boxer Jack Dempsey and the restaurant served many a celebrity, including boxer Sugar Ray Robinson who stayed at the motel.

Unfortunately, the boarded up restaurant was gutted by a fire on April 22, 2010 though the motel marquee is still intact. The motel and restaurant had closed in 1991. More information on the fire can be found in this Denver Post article. 04-10

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