Golden West Motor Lodge
Reno, NV Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The Golden West Motor Lodge off Virginia in Reno still takes in
visitors by the carload with its huge sign that still lights up the sky
at night.
Golden West Motor Lodge marquee Photo courtesy Devil Doll
Sands Motor Inn
Reno, NV Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The Sands Motor Inn uses script that proves a flashback to its fancier
predecessor that used to be in Vegas.
Silver State Lodge (Demolished)
Reno, NV Photo courtesy Dan MacPherson
Here's a shot of the Silver State Lodge in Reno and its sign all lit up at night. Unfortunately, the Silver State has closed down and has met its fate with a bulldozer. See more information here at Roadside Peek'sLost Treasures section on the Silver State Lodge. 10-05
Sharon Motel
Wells,
NV Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Sharon Motel Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Travelers passing through Wells at night will feel a completely different sense of the roadside than passing through in the day. You just feel it under your skin. The neon lights of the Sharon Motel and the warm glow of the sign adds to this atmosphere. Wells, NV. See more at Roadside Peek'sSpotlight on Historic Wells Nevada. 10-06
UPDATE 03/08 : (Near left) Here's another shot of the Sharon Motel neon sign, one of the few left that still glow in Wells. 03-08
Ranch House Motel (Demolished)
Yerington,
NV Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Check out this night shot of the Ranch House Motel marquee, located in Yerington, NV.
Unfortunately, according to the December 22, 2006 edition of the Reno Gazette-Journal, the Ranch House Motel was torn down in mid-December 2006 after being purchased by the developer of the nearby commercial and residential project. The motel was originally built in 1952. 01-07