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Motels Main | Bay Area | Googie | Lodges | Neon | Other | No Cal Home
This old reddish and fading sign also sits alongside this street in Belmont, CA. The neon on this sign is in sad shape as the marquee for the Kingsway Motel has seen better days.
The Travel Inn Motel still sports its old sign alongside this roadway in Belmont, CA.
The Pacific Motel was the first motel encountered along this old highway. It's a shame that this motel marquee was removed.
Along the old highway in Sacramento was this batch of old motels. Unfortunately, time caught up to them and the whole stretch was leveled. Seen here are the Pacific, Ritz, and Rolling Green motels.
Here's a close-up of the Ritz Motel marquee. Though a bit weatherbeaten and faded, the Ritz and its sign brought about a feeling of melancholy for all the roadside travelers, past and present.
The Rolling Green Motel was the third in this row of motels, leveled for "progress." You can see the construction sign on the marquee in this photo, taken at least a few years ago.
Here's another shot of the Vista Motel, which is a fitting name as its location is in Rio Vista, CA. It's always good to see a neon sign that still is still surviving.
Here's an old motel marquee for the Llano Motel in Santa Rosa, CA. The sign attempts to be a bit different with its letters positioned a little out of synch. Update 03/07 : The Llano was demolished on March 10, 2007 after being the subject of much controversy. The city of Santa Rosa demolished it because the owners were allowing prostitution to
go on. Normally, they would just arrest the Llano Motel about to be demolished These days, the city has a sign ordinance that only allows signs on the ground or on the building itself. As a result, most signs are backlit plastic. But the city's real motive for demolishing the building is it's close proximity to a huge shopping center. The motel will make way for a new Starbucks, or other chain store. Many thanks to Bro Duke for update. 03-07 Update 04/07 : The Press Democrat has reported that the owners have filed a multi-million dollar federal lawsuit against the City of Santa Rosa. Photos of the Llano's last days are here. Many thanks to Bro Duke for update. 04-07
This old sign draws your attention to the Plymouth Court. This Santa Cruz motel's marquee still shows its neon tubing around the "court" lettering. Not sure if the sign still lights up these days though.
The Pacific View Court appears to have transformed itself into long term lodging in at least part of the complex. The sign itself is quite detailed.
The Surfside Apartments in Santa Cruz features a neon type of sign alongside the building.
Motels Main | Bay Area | Googie | Lodges | Neon | Other | No Cal Home
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historical significance (it's 87
years old) the city opted to demolish what was a well kept-up
building and neon sign.
