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If the Hollywood Sign is the most memorable symbol of Tinsel Town, the giant Felix the Cat, smiling from the rooftop of Felix Chevrolet, is arguably the second most iconic sign in Los Angeles. In fact, the histories of the Cat and the Auto Dealership
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Sandman Motel
Reno, NV
Est. 1949
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Don’t forget to visit our Egg Shop. #vegasbaby
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Howard’s Famous Bacon & Avocado Burgers has been in this non-descript Culver City mini-mall since 1971.  Last week, my associate @thegreatpavedbeyond and I had the pleasure of having lunch there. We of course got the Bacon Avocado burger, a
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This original piece will be on display and sale tomorrow night at the @santamonicapier Local’s Night’s art exhibition, West End Chronicles. March 21st, 5-10pm, very end of the
I (obviously) love old motels, but when I see people recommending places like this for family stays, especially near Disneyland, I can only picture everyone’s first impression when they get out of the car, and see what it really is. Mostly drug
The Living Room
2636 Crenshaw Blvd.
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The Golden Nugget was built in 1946, making it one of Las Vegas’ older casinos. This sign was removed in 1984, when the casino underwent renovations. 
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Queen Beds • Color TV
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Originally installed in 1950, the Arizona Edison sign (one of two) was later gifted to the city of Casa Grande. The neon was changed to say “Casa Grande, Arizona,” and retained the cactus, mountain, and Arizona state shape. When restored,
I’m still not sure whether this is donuts or laundry? What’s clear is that this used to be a Winchells, and they kept the original “Open 24 Hours” sign.
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Desert Sands • 2020
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Las Cruces’ first cannabis-friendly lodge 🌴 
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Coral Reef Chinese Cuisine 🦀
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Western Motel
Deming, New Mexico
2009
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The Blue Angel Motel (est. 1957) shut down sometime around 2015, after becoming yet another run-down weekly rental place on East Fremont St. This photo was taken after the building was bulldozed, but before the signage was removed. The Blue Angel sig

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