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| Illinois Signs (page 8) |
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| Moews Seed Company [gone] Granville, IL |
Dutch Pan Restaurant [gone] Greenup, IL |
Five Star Motel [gone] Greenup, IL |
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Moews Seed Company was established in 1927. The company started using this name in the 1950s. The sign was probably from then. It was located at the company's headquarters. The sign was gone by 2023.
The Dutch Pan Restaurant was boarded up and closed when this photo was taken in 2006. The sign's ghost letters indicate that this was original the Dutch Pantry. The building had been demolished and the sign was gone by 2007. The Five Star Motel sign was probably built in the 1950s. This photo is from 2006. By 2013, this motel had become the Greenup Inn and the sign was gone. |
| Lu-Bob's Family Restaurant Greenville, IL |
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| The Lu-Bob's Family Restaurant was originally known as Hickey's Restaurant which opened in 1963. This pole sign is probably from then. It became Lu-Bob's in 1989. The facade sign is probably from then. For more, see this website. [map] |
| 2 Acres Motel [gone] Greenville, IL |
Quinn Hardware Hampton, IL |
First Federal Savings & Loan [gone] Harrisburg, IL |
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The 2 Acres Motel had been here since at least the 1960s. This photo is from 2005. By 2013, the building and sign were gone.
The Quinn Hardware sign points at the closed store across the street. It was probably built in the 1950s. [map] The First Federal Savings & Loan sign remained in 2006 although the building was housing an insurance company. By 2010, this sign was gone. |
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Gurnee:
Portillo's Hot Dogs |
| Moose Lodge Harvard, IL |
Windy's Tavern [gone] Harvard, IL |
Big Foot Inn Harvard, IL |
By the Dozen Bakery Harvard, IL |
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This Moose Lodge sign is probably from the 1950s. [map]
The Windy's Tavern sign was probably from the 1950s. This photo is from 2006. By 2012, the bar and sign were gone. The Big Foot Inn was established in 1946 and was named after Chief Big Foot. This sign is probably from the 1950s or 1960s. [map] The By the Dozen Bakery has been at this location since 2020. The Swiss Maid Bakery operated there from 1968-2019. This sign is probably from the 1950s. I don't know if it was installed by the Swiss Maid Bakery or if it was there from a prior business. [map] |
| Park Avenue Motel [gone] Herrin, IL |
Matt's Furniture Herrin, IL |
Fraternal Order of Eagles Herrin, IL |
Knights of Columbus Herrin, IL |
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The Park Avenue Motel was built in 1961. The owner designed the motel and the sign. The motel has been demolished and the sign is gone. It was reported that the sign would be saved by the City and reinstalled somewhere else on Park Avenue. However, I have also heard that it was put up for sale on eBay. For more, see this website. The Matt's Furniture sign was built in 1956 by the Neon Sign Corp. It previously advertised for Bryan Furniture and was originally located in West Frankfort, IL. When that store closed in 2007, the sign was moved to the Herrin store. In 2023, the owner retired and closed the store. In 2024, the sign was adapted for Matt's Furniture. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map] Fraternal Order of Eagles sign is probably from the 1950s. [map] Knights of Columbus sign is probably from the 1950s. For more, see this website. [map] |
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More Herrin:
Herrin Bowl |
| Sabre Room [gone] Hickory Hills, IL |
Choice Motel [gone] Highland, IL |
Del Rio Restaurant Highwood, IL |
Shadylawn Motel Hinckley, IL |
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The Sabre Room was established in 1949. It closed in 2016. There are plans to sell the sign at auction. It was still there in 2017 but the restaurant had been demolished and the lot was surrounded with demo fencing. By 2018, the sign was gone. For more, see this website.
The Choice Motel also went by the name of the "Cardinal Inn". It had been here since at least the 1950s. By 2018, the motel was for sale and the sign was gone. The Del Rio Restaurant opened in 1923. This sign is probably from the 1950s. [map] The Shadylawn Motel was built by 1955 and this sign appears to be from then. [map] |
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Hillside:
Q's Pizza |
| Bannon Floor Coverings [gone] Homewood, IL |
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| The Bannon Floor Coverings sign appeared to be from the 1950s. This photo is from 2010. The sign was gone by 2016. |
| Hi-Fi Lounge Itasca, IL |
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| The Hi-Fi Lounge had been established by 1958. This sign is probably from around then. Tree Guys Pizza Pub is connected to the building and operates the bar now. The sign remains. [map] |
| Elks Lodge Jacksonville, IL |
Charlie's Jacksonville, IL |
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This Elks Lodge sign is probably from the 1950s. B.P.O.E. stands for Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. This sign may be unique or is at least is very rare. I have seen many similar Elks signs but not another like this one. [map]
The Charlie's ice cream stand sign might be from the 1960s. [map] |
| Emporium Jacksonville, IL |
Walton's Appliance and Furniture Jacksonville, IL |
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The Emporium department store had opened in Jacksonville by 1912. I don't know if it was originally at this location or moved at some point. This sign is probably from the 1940s or 1950s. I don't know when the store closed but the space below this sign now houses Kim's Place Cafe. The other side of the building now houses the Emporium bar and pool hall. [map]
The Walton's Appliance and Furniture was established in 1902. These neon letters are probably from the 1950s. For more, see this website. [map] |
| Journal-Courier Jacksonville, IL |
DeWitt Motor Co. [gone] Jacksonville, IL |
Blackhawk Village Inn & Lodge [gone] Jacksonville, IL |
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The Journal-Courier was established in 1830. The newspaper has been owned by Hearst Newspapers since 2017. This sign might be from the 1950s.
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The DeWitt Motor Co. was selling Oldsmobiles in the 1940s on the south side of town. By the early 1950s, the company had added Cadillacs. This sign might be from then. The store closed around 1968 and the building began housing Rockford Dodge. This sign had been located behind a building on the north side of town since at least 2011. It was sold and removed in 2024. This photo of the Blackhawk Village Inn & Lodge sign is from 2009. Around 2014, the motel became a Knights Inn and the sign was removed. The neon sign is now in a private collection. |
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Party House |
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