B&B Motel (Demolished)
Shoshoni, WY
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's the B&B Motel from Shoshoni, WY. Despite its faded paint and weathered appearance, the vintage roadside sign still proudly advertises television, a reminder of an era when motel amenities were often promoted directly on the marquee.

Over time, the sign developed the worn character that only decades of Wyoming sun, wind, and weather can create. Even in its faded condition, the marquee remained a recognizable piece of the town's roadside landscape.

UPDATE: The B&B Motel is gone. The motel buildings were demolished after years of vacancy, bringing an end to one of Shoshoni's remaining roadside lodging properties. While the property has been cleared, photographs of the faded sign preserve a reminder of the town's mid-century travel era. 06-26

Ranch Motel
Colorado Springs, CO
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Welcome to the Ranch Motel in Colorado Springs, CO. Featuring laundry, 80 channels on the tube, and a fine roadside marquee, there was no shortage of entertainment being advertised to passing travelers.

The sign is a great example of how older motel marquees often promoted the amenities of their time right out front. What once sounded modern and convenient now reads like a roadside time capsule.

UPDATE: The Ranch Motel remains in operation in Colorado Springs. Its vintage roadside sign continues to stand along North Nevada Avenue, preserving a reminder of an era when motel owners proudly advertised conveniences such as television and guest laundry directly on the marquee. 06-26

Hilltop Motel (Demolished)
Walsenburg, CO
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The Hilltop Motel advertised its modern rooms to travelers passing through Walsenburg, CO. Though weather worn from years of exposure to the elements, the motel's stacked roadside marquee still managed to catch the eye of motorists traveling through southern Colorado.

Operating by at least 1948 as the Hill Top Court Motel, the property welcomed travelers along U.S. Highways 85 and 87 on the north side of Walsenburg. The motel served motorists for decades and became a familiar stop along one of southern Colorado's principal highway corridors.

UPDATE: The Hilltop Motel is gone. Both the motel and its distinctive roadside sign have been demolished and removed from the property. Today, photographs like this provide a reminder of a once-familiar stop along the highway through Walsenburg. 06-26

Al-Re-Ho Mote (Demolished)l
Pueblo, CO
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The Al-Re-Ho Motel sat on the outskirts of Pueblo, CO. When this photo was taken, the property was for sale, although its vintage roadside sign was still standing watch over the highway.

The motel's unusual name was derived from the phrase "All Ready Home," a fitting choice for a roadside lodging property welcoming travelers passing through southern Colorado. The property also operated a restaurant and served motorists during the height of the automobile travel era.

UPDATE: The Al-Re-Ho Motel is gone. The motel, restaurant, and its vintage roadside sign were demolished as part of reconstruction work associated with the Interstate 25 and Highway 50 corridor. Today, photographs like this preserve the memory of one of Pueblo's more uniquely named roadside businesses. 06-26

Wagon Wheel Motel (Gone)
Springville, UT
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Here's a shot of the old sign for the Wagon Wheel Motel in Springville, UT. The roadside marquee featured a large wagon wheel design and Western-themed styling that made it a memorable landmark for travelers passing through town. I always enjoy looking at what the signs advertise, such as the panel points out the "kitchen" which must be a real hit.

Little historical information about the motel has surfaced, but the property operated for many years as a roadside lodging destination along Main Street in Springville.

UPDATE: The Wagon Wheel Motel is permanently closed. The motel and its distinctive wagon wheel sign were removed from the property around 2009 and there a sign saying Villa there now. 06-26

Tower 64 Motel & RV Park
Trinidad, CO
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The Tower 64 Motel & RV takes its name from the towering steel fire lookout structure that rises above the property near Trinidad, CO. The motel's roadside sign directs travelers to one of the more unusual roadside lodging destinations in southern Colorado.

The property's most recognizable feature is the historic fire tower that overlooks the surrounding landscape. Originally constructed as a fire lookout, the tower later became the defining landmark of the motel and RV park. The lodging complex dates to the mid-1950s and has welcomed travelers along the Interstate 25 corridor for decades.

UPDATE: Tower 64 Motel & RV remains in operation and continues to serve travelers visiting southern Colorado. The motel, RV park, and the property's namesake fire tower are all still standing, although the tower is no longer open for climbing. 06-26

Western Hills Motel
Denver, CO
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The Western Hills Motel shows a vacancy as it sits along West Colfax Avenue in Denver. The motel's roadside marquee features a classic mid-century design and reflects the Western-themed branding that was common among roadside businesses during the automobile travel era.

Located along historic West Colfax Avenue, the motel served travelers on one of Denver's best-known commercial corridors. The property's name and signage were representative of the independent roadside motels that once lined the route.

UPDATE: The Western Hills Motel remains in operation along West Colfax Avenue. While the roadside marquee has been modified from its original appearance over the years, the sign continues to stand as a reminder of the corridor's roadside heritage. 06-26