The Hotel Jefferson opened in 1906. These signs are probably from the 1930s or so. The sign's neon was restored in 2020. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

The Pacific Bay Inn was built in 1907 as the Hotel Proctor. Two years later, it became the Miles Hotel. In 1923, it was renamed the Sequoia Hotel. In 1984, the name was changed to the Pacific Bay Inn. The sign is probably from the 1920s or 1930s. The bottom panels were evidently changed with the hotel's name was changed. The letters on the blade part of the sign may have been changed as well. [map]

The Goodin Realty sign displays "Goodin" on one side and "Realty" on the other. I suspect the sign revolved at one time. The business is long gone but this sign remains. For more, see this website. [map]

The Lombard Plaza Motel opened in 1950. This sign appears to be from then. In 2016, the neon letters were replaced with backlit plastic letters. In 2023, the plastic letters were removed and the neon tubing was restored. For more, see this website. [map]

Mayes Oyster House was established in 1867 as George Mayes Oyster Saloon & Chophouse. The restaurant was destroyed in the earthquake and fire in 2006. It then moved from California St. to its current Polk St. location. This sign has been there since at least 1953. The bottom of the sign originally read: "Oyster House; Since 1867." For a short time, Mayes closed and another restaurant, the Axum Cafe, occupied the space. The Axum Cafe built metal frames over the Mayes sign and added their own panels. After Axum closed, Miles O'Reilly's Holy Grail opened in the space. When Mayes reopened, the newer sign panels were removed but the frames surrounding the original Mayes sign were left behind. For more, see this website. [map]

The Hotel Carlton opened in 1927. This sign was installed by the late 1940s. It was originally painted red. For more, see this website. [map]

The Yale Hotel was built in 1911. This sign is probably pre-1950s. The sign was restored around 2012. It was previously black and white. This photo is from 2014. For more, see this website. [map]

The Elk Hotel was built in 1911 as the Hotel Revere. I believe it was renamed the Elk Hotel around 1923. This sign is probably from then. The sign was painted brown in 1995. The letter "O" was hanging by a thread in 2011 and gone by 2012. This photo is from 2014. [map]