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Reno Signs (page 3)

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Lucky Motel
Reno, NV
Flamingo Motel [gone]
Reno, NV
Shamrock Inn [gone]
Reno, NV
The Lucky Motel has been around since at least 1960. This sign is probably from the 1950s. It was originally painted brown. For more, see this website. [map]

The Flamingo Motel had been here since at least the 1960s. This sign appears to be from then. It was removed in 2022 and is now in Will Durham's collection. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

The Shamrock Inn sign appeared to be from the 1950s or 1960s. These photos are from 2008. In 2012, the motel was demolished. The sign is also gone. For more, see this website.

In-Town Motel [gone]
Reno, NV
The In-Town Motel and sign were built in the 1950s. In 2018, the motel was demolished. The sign was supposedly saved by the developer. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

Tahoe Motel
Reno, NV
Horseshoe Club
Reno, NV
The Tahoe Motel sign appears to be from the 1960s. [map]

This Horseshoe Club sign was designed by Chuck Barnard of Ad-Art and built around 1967. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Club Cal Neva
Reno, NV
The Club Cal Neva opened in 1962 and this sign appears to be from then. [map]

Horseshoe Motel
Reno, NV
Floyd's
Fireside Lounge
Reno, NV
Hi-Way 40 Motel
Reno, NV
Gold Coin Motel
Reno, NV
The Horseshoe Motel sign is probably from the 1950s or 1960s. For more, see this website. [map]

The Floyd's Fireside Lounge sign is probably from the 1960s. [map]

The Hi-Way 40 Motel was built in 1949. This sign is probably from the 1960s. [map]

The Gold Coin Motel sign is probably from the 1960s. [map]

Time Zone Motel
Reno, NV
2014: 2023:
The Time Zone Motel sign appears to be from the 1960s. Perhaps there was a clock or something else to the right of the map. The sign and building were repainted around 2018. For more, see this website. [map]

Morris Hotel
Reno, NV
2008: 2014:
The Morris Hotel was built in 1931. These signs are probably from then. In 2013, the dilapidated hotel was purchased and restored by artists dedicated to creating the first hotel dedicated to the Burning Man Festival culture. The hotel was renamed the Morris Burner Hotel and the neon canopy sign was adapted and restored. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Restwell Court
Reno, NV
Farris Motel
Reno, NV
Rancho Sierra Motel [gone]
Reno, NV
Mapes Hotel Casino [gone]
Reno, NV
The Restwell Court was originally known as the Restwell Auto Camp when it was built around 1927. This sign is all that's left of it. The sign is probably from the 1950s. [map]

The Farris Motel, now the Farris Apartments, was built in 1949. There was a blade sign on this pole originally. This sign was built sometime after 1986. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Rancho Sierra Motel sign was probably built in the 1950s. In 2023, the sign was removed during property development. The sign is now in Will Durham's collection. For more, see this website. [map]

This Mapes Hotel Casino sign is now in the private collection of Will Durham. The Mapes Hotel was built in 1947. I believe this sign is from the 1950s. The Mapes Hotel closed in 1982 and the building was demolished in 2000. Durham has saved many other Reno and Nevada signs. Many have appeared in exhibits over the years. He is working towards opening a sign museum. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

Harold's Club
Reno, NV
The Harold's Club casino opened in 1935. This 70-foot-wide mural sign was built by the Electrical Products Corporation and installed in 1949 on the front of the casino. The sign's waterfall was illuminated at night. Harold's Club closed in 1995 and the building was demolished in 1999. The sign was saved and moved into storage. Since 2005, it has been on display at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Lincoln Highway
Reno, NV
These Lincoln Highway bridge rails were built in 1914. They were moved to this rest area off the interstate in the 1970s when I-80 replaced this section of Highway 40. Another set of Lincoln Highway bridge rails was built in 1915 in Tama, IA. It was the only other set built and is still on display. [map]

More Reno:
Ace Motor Lodge [vintage; gone]
Fireside Inn
Golden Nugget Motor Lodge [vintage; gone]
Hotel El Cortez
Nevada Club [vintage; gone]
Reno 8 Motel [map]
Sage Motel [gone]
Sandman Motel
Silver Spur Motel [gone]
Welcome Arch
Zanzibar [gone]

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