Trips to Colorado nearly always are rich in cool vintage signs. One morning we had a tasty breakfast at a little mom and pop restaurant called Mo’s Diner in Manitou Springs. That’s their sign pictured above.
From this spot, I was able to grab a snapshot of the LaFun Motel sign across the street. I thought for about two seconds that I might cross the street for a better view but it was snowing and slick and there were people waiting for me to get in the car.
Still, you get the gist.
And just down the street was the Ute Trading Post sign. It’s in pretty rough shape but it’s still a fantastic example of mid century creativity.
One spot, three signs, loads of charm. I liked it.
Thank you for sharing these pics of old mid-century signs. I just love this stuff. As a car guy, I associate them with the golden age of the American automobile. But they’re also REALLY COOL with the creativity and colourful design. The world could use more neon signs!
These signs also remind me of what they called Muffler Men signs/sculptures that used to dot the landscape in the southwest.
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I have a weakness for great advertising pieces , particularly the neon kind!
I too love neon signs… and thanks to my astigmatism, they look even better to me than others!
Haha. Winning!!!
That’s real Americana!
This place is full of charm!
It really is. I would like to explore more.