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Oasis Gas Station

Oasis Gas Station

Oasis-Poster/Print by CollierGraphica Poster printing from Zazzle This graphic illustration of a very art deco looking stucco gas station is interesting because it depicts a place that was built in the 20th century, but not as vintage as you might expect.  This old station was actually a prop for the movie, Dancer, Texas Pop. 81, a movie [...]

1957 Desoto Fireflite

1957 Desoto Fireflite

Car - The Wing by suburbanscenes Get poster printing done at zazzle.com There's something magical about the cars from the 1950's like this 1957 Desoto.  They truly echoed the jet age and looked prepared to fly!  Take a look at that tall tail fin in this fine print.  The red rocket launcher tail lights look prepared to provide extra thrust [...]

Blue Angel Motel

Blue Angel Motel

Blue Angel Motel / Cygnus Loop Supernova Poster by urbanphotos Large format poster printing from zazzle This is a very cool Las Vegas print featuring the Blue Angel Motel, a mid to late 1950s hotel on Fremont Street.  The sign is classic googie architecture.  This was a very modern style used in the 50s and 60s with an emphasis on space age [...]

Palace Theater – Louisville, Kentucky

Palace Theater – Louisville, Kentucky

Marquee by GreatBlueWhale Great detail shot showing the bright colors of the marquee sign as well as the rich 1920's architectural details of this fine old movie palace in Louisville, Kentucky.  Opened in 1928, it was originally known as Loew's United Artists Theatre.  It's been the Palace since around 1950.  The theater features Spanish [...]

Lincoln Motel – Massillon, Ohio

Lincoln Motel – Massillon, Ohio

Vintage Motel Sign 1 Poster Print by image_americana This excellent poster print is by Joanne Mariol, and depicts what appears to be a mid-century motel sign.  I have not been able to unearth the whole history of this motel in Massillon, Ohio, but have confirmed that the motel and its sign were destroyed around 2003 to make way for new [...]

Coffee Pot Kenosha

Coffee Pot Kenosha

The Coffee Pot poster by JBPEANUT The Coffee Pot in Kenosha, Wisconsin, opened in 1934.  The Coffee Pot neon sign in this poster is believed to be original to the business and the style definitely seems to fit the 1930s.  The current owners have successfully kept this a neighborhood eatery where locals congregate as well as a tourist landmark [...]

Art Nouveau Metro Chateau d’Eau Sign

Art Nouveau Metro Chateau d’Eau Sign

Art-Nouveau Metro Chateau d'Eau Sign, Paris, France Stretched Canvas Poster Print A close up view of a Paris Metro sign.  The Paris subway system came into life in 1900 during the Art Nouveau movement.  The decoration of the stations even today generally reflects that era for consistency.  This poster print close up shows the graceful curves [...]