One of the things that makes appreciating and seeking out the old roads of the US such a fun thing to do is the old signs, especially neon ones. These are the ones that appear not to have been mass-produced like today's back lit ones.
One of my favorites is the one hanging over the sidewalk in downtown Des Plaines, Illinois, The Sugar Bowl. Because of that sign, I felt obligated to eat there, and the food was really good, as you might expect from a place in business since 1957.
Glad to see that the city has decided to spend $20,000 to help restore and preserve it for future generations.
Today's Chicago Tribune had an article on it "Sweet memories help save a 1957 vintage neon sign" by Georgia Garvey.
More to Come.
Good News for Us Road Folk. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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