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Westside Billiards
San Jose, CA

Photo courtesy Heather David

Westside Billiards in San Jose catches the eye of travelers looking for a short stop of pool or for a rest in a coffee shop. 07-08


Flamingo Hotel
Santa Rosa, CA

Photo courtesy Heather David

The Flamingo Hotel opened in June 1957.  After a near 20 year absence, the hotel’s spinning neon bird was returned to its perch on top of an 85-foot pedestal sign in May 1997. See their website for more information. 09-08


Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs
Calistoga, CA

Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The glow from this great neon sign at Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs resort is a real eye-catcher at dusk in Calistoga. 09-08

 

 


Connell Used Cars
Oakland, CA

Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Connell Used Cars in Oakland features an old time neon sign along this busy boulevard. 10-08

Cole's Markets
Pleasantville, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Strickland

This sign for the Cole's Markets in Pleasantville, CA is a real neon delight. The marquee has a nice script lettering for "Cole's" contrasting with the rest of the sign, including the starburst apostrophe. Of course the neon on the sign was fully working when this photo was taken. 10-09

Moraga Center
Moraga, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Strickland

Here's a towering marquee at the Moraga Center in town of the same name. From the looks of the sign, it appears to date back several decades though the lettering is most likely of recent vintage. 10-09

Al's Market
Castro Valley, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Strickland

The neon glow of this sign is eye-catching here in Castro Valley. The green neon letters for the "Al's" portion of the marquee makes the sign pop out to travelers passing through town looking for a place to stock up for snacks and water. 10-09

 

 

Lodi Arch
Lodi, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Strickland

Check out this close-up look at the Lodi Arch. The neon lighting on the arch captures the mood of the area as dusk sets in. The California Golden Bear is glowing at the top of the arch.

This 40-foot wide arch hanging over Pine Street is a California Registered Historical Landmark and was designed by Architect E.B. Brown back in 1907. It's original purpose for being built was the the Tokay Carnival, the first Lodi Grape Festival. In 1956, the arch was reconstructed after being declared a safety hazard.

For more information see the Lodi City Council website. 10-09

Liquor Store
San Jose, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Strickland

Liquor Store
Pleasanton, CA
Photo courtesy Scott Strickland

Here are a couple of liquor stores sporting fully working neon signs in the Northern California area.

With the neon glow working in these areas, the marquees catch the attention of travelers passing through. 10-09

 

 

 

 

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