The motel opened in 1948 and has operated continuously under the same name ever since. The neon sign was added in the 1950's. The property itself has been pretty well updated but the neon sign with that classic large arrow design is there to maintain a bit of it's heritage. You'll find it on East Huntington Drive in Monrovia, CA

This California based grocery warehouse chain got into the route 66 sprit by adding this retro style neon sign with that classic V and iconic shield to their Azusa Route 66 location. It's great to see a well established business, that doesn't need a gimmick to attract customers, add a little splash of the Mother Road experience. It's like they just know that a little neon can make the ordinary feel like an adventure! See it on Foothill Boulevard in Azusa, CA

Opened in 1961, this drive-in theatre lasted a little over 40 years with it's last show in 2001. When the property was sold, a stipulation of the sale was the retention of this classic neon sign. The sign was declared a California Landmark in 2002 and was restored and relit in 2007. You'll see it glowing proudly on East Alosta Avenue in Azusa, CA

This restaurant began in 1918 as a hamburger stand for folks on horse back. By 1932, it had evolved into a full fledged steakhouse. The name and this neon sign were a great tribute to it's origins. The restaurant closed but this classic 1950's era sign boasting a giant boot with a spur hanging off it's heel has been partially preserved at the location. You can see what remains on East Route 66 in Glendora, CA

This restaurant opened in 1995. The retro neon sign is a replicate of the original sign from the first location in Alhambra, opened in 1951. You can see this one on West Route 66 in Glendora, CA.

The building was built in the 1920's as Wilson's Sandwich Shop, then La Paloma opened in 1966. The neon sign is a great example of signs from that time with it's googie style shapes, stars and bright colors. If you look closely, you can see the dove on the chef's sombrero on the sign as paloma is Spanish for dove. Stop in and sample some of Abuela Maria's recipes as the place is still operated by the same family. It's on Foothill Boulevard in LaVerne, CA

This mobile home community was founded in 1947. What likely started as a travel trailer park, looks to now be part trailer park and part RV park. I didn't see any sign of the orange groves, heated pool, shuffleboard or club house that they advertised back then, but this great sign was still there. If you're in the area and looking for a spot to park your RV, you can find this place on Foothill Boulevard in Pomona, CA

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