Retro Motel Signs
Continuing the vacation/highway theme I started with the Stuckey’s remembrance, I just found these pictures of motel signs. Why do I love these signs? Can someone explain? Could it be the pleasant childhood memories? The pleasing shapes, the creativity? All of the above?
The town in which I grew up did not have many motels so when I did see these things it usually meant we were vacationing, and that’s a good thing! Funny how I seem to remember my parents always complaining about something in these places like the air conditioning not working, or the rug was too dirty, or the bed’s too hard. But that stuff mattered little to me as I was excited about the adventure of living in a new “house” for a night — exploring the nuances and idiosyncrasies of the room. Hey, I was already in a good mood from not having any school work or chores to do!!
If anyone can point out some more sites with motel signs please list them here.