Here's a real googie looking motel marquee for the Moon Motel in
Howell, NJ. At night, the two side rockets light up. 08-01
Moon Motel Close-up Photo courtesy Bob Jagendorf
UPDATE 07/07 :
The Moon Motel is now called the Blue Moon, but according to the Blue Moon, the original marquee still remains. Many thanks to Christopher Hammersla for update. 07-07
UPDATE 08/07 : The Moon Motel marquee is still there. The night time illumination is not what it could be as the owner has spent quite a sum to keep it lit without much success. Only the MOON MOTEL part lights up presently. Anyway, not a place for the squeamish. By my standards/expectations, I give it a D PLUS. Many would flunk it, but the sheets/towels were clean, there were no roaches and my girlfriend did not bolt. Actually, a real good cleaning/paint job/carpet and a repaired pool would easily improve the place. Many thanks to Christopher Hammersla for update. 08-07
Vestal Motel Photo courtesy Jay Lin
The Vestal Motel is a grand looking early to mid-century sign
that still appears to have its neon intact. Also features free HBO, which
shows it's up with current times.
Motel 47
Watertown, NY Photo and info courtesy Jay Lin
The colors are very West Coast in style at the Motel 47, but there are no palm trees at this motel.
Blue Dolphin Motel
Amherst, NY Photo courtesy Steve Felder
Now what exactly is Amherst known for other than the site
of the Hindenburg's last days? Well, though that was Amhurst, NJ and this
is Amherst, NY, check out the Blue Dolphin Motel. Does this make
sense? Didn't think so.
Gunn's Corner Motel
Gunn's Corner, NY Photo and info courtesy Jay Lin
A beautiful hand-painted mural of a Thousand Island shoreline highlights
this bright and cheerful sign at Gunn's Corner. The motel is aptly named Gunn's Corner Motel.
Metropolitan Motel Photo courtesy Kelly Coalier
The Metropolitan Motel is a true image of an old time motor court.
The sign itself appears be straight out of a main street penny arcade.
Blue Star Motel
Newport News, VA
Photo courtesy Barry Wells
The Blue Star Motel here is a remnant of the roads historical past. Check out the vintage marquee outside this Virginia motel.
Moon Motel
Here's a real googie looking motel marquee for the Moon Motel in
Howell, NJ. At night, the two side rockets light up. 08-01
Vestal Motel
Motel 47
Blue Dolphin Motel
Gunn's Corner Motel
Metropolitan Motel
Blue Star Motel
