Vintage neon signs

[BobHufford]

Washington, Franklin County, Missouri. The bar was opened in the 1930s and the sign was added in 1955. The bottom section originally read “Sharp Corner Bar”.

 

[BobHufford]

The awning out in front of the Shrine Mosque in Springfield, Missouri. The building is 100 years old this year.

The sidewalk area of the awning -- and the neon -- is long since gone.

 

[BobHufford]

The Palace Hotel and Bath House, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

"1940s -- Sign of the Times Like many hotels of an early era, the PALACE was a bordello.The famous neon sign hanging over the outside front entrance was the first neon sign installed west of the Mississippi River; (purportedly built by the French inventor of neon, Mr. Georges and shipped from France to America, then by rail to E.S. and then by truck to the Palace Hotel.)"

 

[BobHufford]

St. James, Missouri. Johnnie’s Bar & Grill has been around as long as I have. I snapped these photos as we were driving by. We did end up going back for the red beans and rice special to-go.

The building goes back to 1929.

 

[tonyb]

 

[tonyb]

The Palace Hotel and Bath House, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

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"1940s -- Sign of the Times Like many hotels of an early era, the PALACE was a bordello.The famous neon sign hanging over the outside front entrance was the first neon sign installed west of the Mississippi River; (purportedly built by the French inventor of neon, Mr. Georges and shipped from France to America, then by rail to E.S. and then by truck to the Palace Hotel.)"

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I can’t possibly be the only one thinking what I’m thinking about this sign. That it’s beckoning patrons to a bathhouse makes it all the richer.

 

[tonyb]

 

[BobHufford]

The Salvation Army, St. Louis, 1961.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Glitter Girl (sometimes called Vegas Vickie) erected 1980 @ Freemont Street Experience, Las Vegas, NV.

 

[RossRYoung]

That’s a hard neon NOT to love! Had to snag the shirt when wifey and I visited neon graveyard out in Vegas. Pic is from 7 painted towers I think they’re called?

 

[Bamaboots]

Pairs well with the cardigan.

 

[BobHufford]

Tucumcari morning.

 

[Frunobulax]

Tucumcari morning.

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The beginning of the trip (Tucson)

 

[Frunobulax]

Might as well complete the journey...

Tehachapi

 

[BobHufford]

Might as well complete the journey...

I’m Willin’

 

[BobHufford]

This came across my Facebook feed.

Roy Barnes Western Supplies, 5800 Federal Blvd, Denver, 1950s
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The neon sign on the building was animated and featured a cowboy roping a calf against a western landscape. The sign was purchased from Roy Barnes in the late 1980s and resold to a collector/dealer in Los Angeles.

-- Save the Signs

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Fully restored.