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Nevada Signs (page 2)

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Crystal Bay Club
Crystal Bay, NV		 Tahoe Biltmore
Crystal Bay, NV
The Crystal Bay Club opened in 1956. There were different signs there then. This sign is probably from the 1960s or 1970s. For more, see this website. [map]

The Tahoe Biltmore sign was built in 1962 for the Nevada Lodge. It is believed to have been inspired by the Space Needle in Seattle which was built the same year. In 2021, the sign was put up for sale. There are plans to demolish the lodge and casino. As of 2023, the sign and buildings were still there. The letters have been removed from the sign. For more, see this website. [map]

former Club 449'er
Elko, NV		 Silver Dollar Club
Elko, NV		 Holiday Motel
Elko, NV		 Thunderbird Motel
Elko, NV
The Club 449'er was located at 449 Railroad St. The bar is long gone but this part of the sign remains. At some point between 2014 and 2018, the neon was removed and the sign was painted yellow. It was adapted for the Cabo Bar. By 2021, the sign was painted black for the Punch Bowl. For more, see this website. [map]

The Silver Dollar Club sign has been here since at least the 1940s. For more, see this website. [map]

The Holiday Motel sign is probably from the 1950s. For more, see this website. [map]

The Thunderbird Motel was built in 1965. Around 2019, the neon Thunderbird letters were replaced with backlit plastic. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Manor Motor Lodge
Elko, NV		 Texaco
Elko, NV
The Manor Motor Lodge sign was originally painted red. It has been here since at least the early 1960s. For more, see this website. [map]

This Texaco sign is located at the Cimarron West RV Park. The gas station that was here has been demolished but the sign remains. It is probably from the late 1960s or 1970s. [map]

Centre Motel
Elko, NV
The Centre Motel was previously known as the Knapp Hotel. The name was changed by the early 1950s and these signs were adapted then. The motel is set back from the road, hence, the "That-A-Way" and pointing cowboy. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Traveler's Motel
Elko, NV
2008: 2014: 2026:
The Traveler's Motel sign was painted red originally. It replaced an earlier neon pole sign. This one is probably from the late 1950s or early 1960s. By 2018, the sign was painted red again. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

More Elko:
Commercial Casino
Star Hotel
Ranchinn Motor Lodge: 1, 2 [vintage; gone]
Telescope Lanes

Club Rio
Ely, NV		 Shooter's Lounge
Ely, NV
The Club Rio sign is probably from the 1950s. [map]

The Shooter's Lounge sign appears to be from the 1960s or later. The pool cue is animated. [map]

Town & Country Motel
Ely, NV		 Hotel Nevada
Ely, NV
The Town & Country Motel sign is probably from the 1950s. [map]

The Hotel Nevada was built in 1929. This sign was installed by 1950. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Nevada Club
Ely, NV
The Nevada Club is located on the corner of the Hotel Nevada. These signs were installed sometime after 1950. [map]

Wilson-Bates Furniture
Ely, NV
Wilson-Bates Furniture was established in 1905. This store opened in 1955 and this sign is from then. [map]

More Ely:
Bank Club Cafe [vintage; gone]
Ely Hotel Bar [map]
El Rancho Motel [map]
Liberty Club [map]
Plaza Hotel [gone]

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