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Missouri Signs (page 2)

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Topsy's Cafe
Concordia, MO		 Wagon Wheel Motel
Cuba, MO
This Topsy's Cafe sign was found in the attic in 2021 and before being reinstalled, the neon was restored by Fossil Forge Design. It had been replaced long ago with a modern plastic sign. Topsy's opened in 1912 and this sign was built in 1951. For more, see this website. [map]

The Wagon Wheel Motel opened in 1934 as the Wagon Wheel Cabins. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The neon sign was installed in the 1940s. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Bob's Gasoline Alley [gone]
Cuba, MO
These signs are displayed at Bob's Gasoline Alley. Bob Mullen's collection of signs, advertising, gas pumps, toy John Deere tractors, soda machines and other stuff could be seen by appointment. Bob passed away in 2020 and the entire collection was auctioned off. For more, see this website.

Morgan's Furniture
Dexter, MO
Morgan's Furniture was established in 1933. Apparently, the neon rocking chair was animated originally. [map]

Randles Court
Eldon, MO

2010:
2024:
Randles Court opened around 1947 and these signs are from then. The complex was built in the 1930s as the Boots Cottage Court. It was owned by the brother of the man that opened Boots Court in Carthage, MO. In 2019, a tornado damaged the building and tore apart the pole sign. The chipped porcelain enamel panels were straightened, new neon and bulbs were added, and the sign was reinstalled in 2020. The "Steam Heat" and "Air Conditioned" panels were uncovered. The rooftop sign and TV pole sign are gone now. For more, see this website. [map]

Welcome sign
El Dorado Springs, MO		 C&H Motel [gone]
El Dorado Springs, MO
The El Dorado Springs Welcome sign appears to be modern. [map]

The C&H Motel has been open since at least 1959. The sign was repainted around 2008. This photo is from 2010. By 2012, the sign had been replaced with a plastic box sign. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

Eureka:
Keys Twin Bridge Cafe

Oaks Hotel
Excelsior Springs, MO		 Monterey Motel [gone]
Excelsior Springs, MO
The Oaks Hotel was built in 1913 as the Snapp Hotel. By 1946, it was renamed the Oaks Hotel and this sign must be from them. The building now houses the Oaks Apartments. [map]

The Monterey Motel sign probably had neon originally and the tubing holes were patched. The motel and sign were gone by 2021.

More Excelsior Springs:
Royal Hotel [gone]
A. Waldbart &
Sons Nursery
Florissant, MO		 Elks Lodge
Hannibal, MO		 directional signs
Higginsville, MO
The Alex Waldbart & Sons Nursery was established in 1872. This sign is probably from the 1950s or so. For more, see this website. [map]

This Elks Lodge sign is probably from the 1950s. [map]

There are two directional signs north and west of Higginsville that point the way to town. They were originally installed in 1925 and have been restored a few times. [map]

More Florissant:
Doozle's Frozen Custard [gone]
Stag Beer [map]

Forsyth:
Shadow Rock Lodge

Hayti:
Barkovitz Men's Wear [map]

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