Old Neon

 

Taken 30 November 2018.

Brian's and La Piedad

Signs, poles, roofs, and windows.

Not sure how I managed to get that pole

going right through the vertical axis

of the La Piedad sign.

It reads,

"Mercado y Carniceria."

Taken 30 November 2018.

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City Motel.
One can probably see the words on the sign

better after dark, when the neon is illuminated!

Taken 30 November 2018.

Babylon Club

This was a popular night spot

until flooding closed it down several years ago.

Taken 25 October 2018.

Sands Motel

I am sure there are thousands of stories witnessed

by this neon sentinel.

The shape and style immediately take us back to another time.

Taken 19 October 2018.

El Prado

Night Club.

Diggin' the neon signage.

Taken 19 October 2018.

Esquire to squire

Used to be "Esquire Center"

but both sides of the sign have been altered

to read "squire center."

Taken 19 October 2018.

Arrow to Somewhere

Whatever it is,

it's right over there.

Apparently.

Taken 12 October 2018.

Two for One: Sign and Mural

We have a sign

and we have a rather unusual mural;

and more elements besides!

Lines, shadows, brick edifice,

busy balconies, colorful umbrellas,

bars on windows trilling counterpoint to the brick;

plus blue sky,

a power pole bisecting the frame,

and more.

Can you find the horse's head in the mural?

Taken 12 October 2018.

Rainbow Ballroom

Looking for an evening

of music, laughter,

dancing, drinking?

This is the venue for you.

Taken 12 October 2018.

Eagle Cafe

The Eagle Cafe has been closed for many years.

There is still a satellite dish on the roof, though.

You can see that the eagle flapped its wings when the sign worked.

Taken 8 May 2018.

HERE is a real estate listing from at least six years ago.

The photo on the listing shows how the property has changed.

You can see part of the sign in the upper left of that photo,

plus a tree that is now gone,

and an awning over the front windows,

stone facade,

and even a pay phone!

Neon Signs

A few colorful signs

from the walls of our local

Logan's Roadhouse.

A local success story:

Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company

Old standards.

Here's my favorite shot...

Taken 8 October 2017.