St-Elmo-Tel Motel (Demolished)
Austin, TX Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Here's a sign for a uniquely named motel. The St-Elmo-Tel Motel in Austin,
Texas references St Elmo for some reason. This motel and its well named sign has been an Austin landmark for many years as it sits along a busy highway.
UPDATE 10/06 : The St-Elmo-Tel Motel located on S Congress Avenue will soon be no more. During a visit in September, 2006, the motel buildings were in the process of being demolished. Word is the sign itself has been purchased by a sign collector. 10-06
St-Elmo-Tel Motel (Demolished)
Austin, TX Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
St-Elmo-Tel Motel (Demolished)
Austin, TX Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
UPDATE 10/10 : The St-Elmo-Tel Motel is now an overgrown weedy lot, although the sign still stands as of several months ago. 10-10
UPDATE : The motel is no more. A huge condominium and mixed-use is now in its site at 4367 S. Congress Avenue. 07-23
The Dude Motel
Haltom City, TX Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
An old roadside motel establishment, The Dude Motel emanates style and character as well as a flashback to yesteryear when
independently owner motor hotels were all the rage. This oft photographed motel features neon lettering on the building.
66 Courts
Groom, TX Photo courtesy Mark Regester
This old roadside motel sign sits outside of the historic 66
Courts in Groom, TX. Yes, this is the same Groom of the leaning
water tower and giant cross.
UPDATE 11/10 : Here's another photo of the 66 Courts, formerly of Groom. The 66 Courts was razed over several years ago. The sign was rescued and will be on display in a bar and grill in Ohio. 11-10
66 Courts
Groom, TX Photo courtesy Rod Holcomb
UPDATE 08/21 : Here are a couple of additional photos of the 66 Courts. Groom Texas doesn't look the same. After these photos were taken around 2000 or so, it was disappointing to find out that would be the last seen of this roadside gem as the motel and the Magnolia Station next door were demolished shortly after. 08-21
66 Motel sign close up Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Check out the old truck out front Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Ponca Motel
Abilene, TX Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Ponca Motel advertises the free HBO in each room.
A different look from the Crest Motel above advertising the TV. Word is the Ponca Motel dates back to the 1930's. The motel was built in the Spanish Colonial style.
Ranch Motel (Closed)
Dallas, TX Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Ranch Motel in Dallas still awaits its overnight
visitors for the night. What a tranquil sight. This shot is the calm before
a hail storm that featured hail the size of large rocks.
UPDATE : This motel closed. The place is now named The Inn of the Dove. 07-23