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| Spokane Signs |
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| Motion Auto Supply Spokane, WA |
Airway Express Inn [gone] Spokane, WA |
Italian Kitchen [gone] Spokane, WA |
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The Motion Auto Supply tower sign is visible from I-90. It might be from the 1950s or 1960s. [map]
The Airway Express Inn was located near the Spokane International Airport. The signs originally advertised for the Starlite Motel. They were built in the 1950s or 1960s. These signs were gone by 2021. For more, see this website. The Italian Kitchen opened in 2005. I believe this sign was built then. The sign is now in a private collection. For more, see this website. |
| Boulevard Motel Spokane, WA |
West Wynn Motel Spokane, WA |
China Dragon Restaurant Spokane, WA |
Ming Wah Restaurant Spokane, WA |
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The Boulevard Motel signs are probably from the 1950s and/or 1960s. For more, see this website. [map]
The West Wynn Motel sign is probably from the 1960s. [map] The China Dragon Restaurant opened in 1987 and this sign is probably from then. The other side of the sign reads "China Dragon." [map] The Ming Wah Restaurant sign was built in 1966 for the Gung Ho Restaurant. It was adapted in 1977 for the Ming Wah. The sign fell over in 2020. The sign was restored and reinstalled. A GoFundMe fundraiser raised half of the $30,000 cost and insurance covered the rest. For more, see this website. [map] |
| Pine Acres Par 3 Golf Spokane, WA |
Tungloon Garden [gone] Spokane, WA |
White Elephant [gone] Spokane, WA |
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Pine Acres Par 3 Golf opened in 1960. This golf bag and golf club shaped sign appears to be from then. The sign originally had a readerboard in the head of the club. By 2015, a graphic display board replaced that. For more, see this website. [map]
I believe the Tungloon Garden was built in 1960. This sign appears to be from then. The building was destroyed by a fire in 2010. Eventually, a used car lot opened on the site. In 2016, the lower part of the sign was changed. In 2017, the neon was removed from the top part of the sign and a new panel for the dealership was added. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] This White Elephant store opened in 1946. This sign might have been built then or the 1950s. It was probably installed on the front of the building originally and later moved to the side. By 2021, the store had closed and this sign was gone. For more, see this website. |
| Dan's Barber & Styling Shop Spokane, WA |
Top Notch Cafe Spokane, WA |
Crescent Machine Works Spokane, WA |
White Block Company Spokane, WA |
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Dan's Barber & Styling Shop opened here around 1958. This sign might be from then but is more likely from the 1960s. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]
In 2007, the Top Notch Cafe was replaced with Amelia's Restaurant but this sign remained when this photo was taken in 2008. By 2011, there was a Mexican restaurant here and the sign was gone. It is now inside a building two doors south. [map] Crescent Machine Works was established in 1916. This sign is probably from the 1940s or 1950s. [map] The White Block Company was established in 1947. This sign is probably from the 1950s or 1960s. For more, see this website. [map] |
| Ferguson's Cafe Spokane, WA |
Rick's Kar Korner Spokane, WA |
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Ferguson's Cafe opened in 1950 and this sign appears to be from then. In 2011, the restaurant and sign were destroyed in a fire. The restaurant and sign were rebuilt in 2012. For more, see this website. [map]
The Rick's Kar Korner sign is probably from the 1950s or 1960s. It obviously had neon originally. Does anyone know what business this sign advertised for originally? [map] |
| Calvary Baptist Church Spokane, WA |
Boyd-Walker Sewing Machine Company Spokane, WA |
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The Calvary Baptist Church sign appears to be from the 1940s or 1950s. For more, see this website. [map]
The Boyd-Walker Sewing Machine Company store opened in 1945. This sign is probably from then. [map] |
| Wholesale Motors [gone] Spokane, WA |
Best Buy Surplus Spokane, WA |
Goodyear Shoe Repair Spokane, WA |
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This Wholesale Motors sign is probably from the 1950s. It was removed around 2022.
Best Buy Surplus opened in 1946. This sign might be from then or, more likely, from the 1950s. [map] The Goodyear Shoe Repair opened in 1947. This sign might be from then. For more, see this website. [map] |
| Central Saw Works Spokane, WA |
Carlson Sheet Metal Spokane, WA |
Tormino's Sash & Glass [gone] Spokane, WA |
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Central Saw Works opened in 1947. This sign is probably from the 1960s. [map]
Carlson Sheet Metal was established in 1946. This sign is probably from the 1950s or 1960s. [map] Tormino's Sash & Glass was established in 1950. These signs may be from then or soon thereafter. In 2017, there was a major fire which destroyed one of the buildings. The sign on the left above was either destroyed or removed. The sign on the right was gone by 2021. |
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More Spokane:
Big Foot Pub [gone] Brown Derby Tavern Burger Basket [vintage; gone] Dick's Hamburgers Dodson's Jewelers Jesus Saves Knight's Diner National Furniture: 1, 2 [gone] Peking Garden (now Happiness Chinese Restaurant): 1, 2 Spokane Airport Spokane Auto Auction |
| Park Lane Motel Spokane Valley, WA |
Ron's Drive-In Spokane Valley, WA |
Peters Hardware Spokane Valley, WA |
Aces Valley Power Tool Spokane Valley, WA |
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The Park Lane Motel opened in 1939 as the Nims Auto Court. I don't know when the business was renamed. This sign appears to be from the 1950s. It originally had a freestanding neon arrow extending from the top panel. For more, see this website. [map]
Ron's Drive-In opened in 1958 and this sign appears to be from then. This photo is from 2016. By 2018, the neon had been replaced with backlit plastic letters. [map] Peters Hardware was established in 1934. The company moved to its current location during World War II. This sign was built in the 1940s and was used for another business. The owner of Peters Hardware bought it and moved it to this building. In 2014, the neon was removed and the sign was repainted. This photo is from 2016. For more, see this website. [map] Aces Valley Power Tool was established in 1956 as the Power Tool Rental and Sales Co. This sign appears to be from then. For more, see this website. [map] |
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