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| Illinois Signs (page 7) |
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| Freeport Rug & Linoleum Co. Freeport, IL |
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| The Freeport Rug & Linoleum Co. store opened in 1947. This sign is probably from then. [map] |
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More Freeport:
Luecke Jewelers [gone] |
| V.F.W. Club Galena, IL |
Log Cabin Steakhouse Galena, IL |
Pontiac Galva, IL |
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This V.F.W. Club sign is probably from the 1950s. I believe the bar immediately below this sign is run or at least owned by the V.F.W. For more, see this website. [map]
This Log Cabin Steakhouse opened in 1935. The sign is probably from the 1950s or 1960s. For more, see this website. [map] This Pontiac sign from the 1940s or 1950s is installed on a former water works building which was restored around 2023 by Aaron Kewish. The building contains his private collection. [map] |
| Young's Appliances Glen Ellyn, IL |
Meier's Tavern Glenview, IL |
Dutch Maid Cleaners [gone] Glenview, IL |
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Young's Appliances opened in 1931 as Young's Home Utilities. This sign was built in 1966 when the business changed its name to Young's Appliances. The "GE Frigidaire" part of the sign revolved until the early 1980s. This photo is from 2012. In 2014, this sign was removed and a new one installed. The Young's logo colors were changed to blue and the Frigidaire text was replaced with Whirlpool and KitchenAid. The marquee was replaced with a backlit LED message board. The top half of the sign is rotating again. [map]
Meier's Tavern opened in 1933. This sign might be from the 1940s or 1950s. For more, see this website. [map] The Dutch Maid Cleaners looked like it was built in the 1950s. This plastic sign was probably installed then or in the 1960s. The store closed in 2018. By 2023, the sign and building were gone. |
| Tri-Cities Labor Temple Granite City, IL |
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| The Tri-Cities Labor Temple was built in 1920. The sign is probably from the 1950s. In 2020, the building's current occupant, United Steel Workers Local 1899, had the sign's neon restored. [map] |
| It's Electric Neon Sign Park Granite City, IL |
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| The It's Electric Neon Sign Park features these three, recreated local signs. The signs were built by the Ace Sign Co. of Springfield, IL. The signs were installed in 2024. The original Hudson Jewelers sign was built around 1958. The store closed in 2017 but I believe this sign was already gone by then. The original Reese Drug sign was installed on a storefront in 1954. The store was destroyed in a fire in 1984. The Washington Theatre was demolished in 1993. For more, see this website. [map] |
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More Granite City:
Bel-Air Drive-in [gone] |
| Moews Seed Company [gone] Granville, IL |
Dutch Pan Restaurant [gone] Greenup, IL |
Five Star Motel [gone] Greenup, IL |
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Moews Seed Company was established in 1927. The company started using this name in the 1950s. The sign was probably from then. It was located at the company's headquarters. The sign was gone by 2023.
The Dutch Pan Restaurant was boarded up and closed when this photo was taken in 2006. The sign's ghost letters indicate that this was original the Dutch Pantry. The building had been demolished and the sign was gone by 2007. The Five Star Motel sign was probably built in the 1950s. This photo is from 2006. By 2013, this motel had become the Greenup Inn and the sign was gone. |
| Lu-Bob's Family Restaurant Greenville, IL |
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| The Lu-Bob's Family Restaurant was originally known as Hickey's Restaurant which opened in 1963. This pole sign is probably from then. It became Lu-Bob's in 1989. The facade sign is probably from then. For more, see this website. [map] |
| 2 Acres Motel [gone] Greenville, IL |
Quinn Hardware Hampton, IL |
First Federal Savings & Loan [gone] Harrisburg, IL |
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The 2 Acres Motel had been here since at least the 1960s. This photo is from 2005. By 2013, the building and sign were gone.
The Quinn Hardware sign points at the closed store across the street. It was probably built in the 1950s. [map] The First Federal Savings & Loan sign remained in 2006 although the building was housing an insurance company. By 2010, this sign was gone. |
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Gurnee:
Portillo's Hot Dogs |
| Moose Lodge Harvard, IL |
Windy's Tavern [gone] Harvard, IL |
Big Foot Inn Harvard, IL |
By the Dozen Bakery Harvard, IL |
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This Moose Lodge sign is probably from the 1950s. [map]
The Windy's Tavern sign was probably from the 1950s. This photo is from 2006. By 2012, the bar and sign were gone. The Big Foot Inn was established in 1946 and was named after Chief Big Foot. This sign is probably from the 1950s or 1960s. [map] The By the Dozen Bakery has been at this location since 2020. The Swiss Maid Bakery operated there from 1968-2019. This sign is probably from the 1950s. I don't know if it was installed by the Swiss Maid Bakery or if it was there from a prior business. [map] |
| Park Avenue Motel [gone] Herrin, IL |
Matt's Furniture Herrin, IL |
Fraternal Order of Eagles Herrin, IL |
Knights of Columbus Herrin, IL |
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The Park Avenue Motel was built in 1961. The owner designed the motel and the sign. The motel has been demolished and the sign is gone. It was reported that the sign would be saved by the City and reinstalled somewhere else on Park Avenue. However, I have also heard that it was put up for sale on eBay. For more, see this website. The Matt's Furniture sign was built in 1956 by the Neon Sign Corp. It previously advertised for Bryan Furniture and was originally located in West Frankfort, IL. When that store closed in 2007, the sign was moved to the Herrin store. In 2023, the owner retired and closed the store. In 2024, the sign was adapted for Matt's Furniture. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map] Fraternal Order of Eagles sign is probably from the 1950s. [map] Knights of Columbus sign is probably from the 1950s. For more, see this website. [map] |
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More Herrin:
Herrin Bowl |
| Sabre Room [gone] Hickory Hills, IL |
Choice Motel [gone] Highland, IL |
Del Rio Restaurant Highwood, IL |
Shadylawn Motel Hinckley, IL |
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The Sabre Room was established in 1949. It closed in 2016. There are plans to sell the sign at auction. It was still there in 2017 but the restaurant had been demolished and the lot was surrounded with demo fencing. By 2018, the sign was gone. For more, see this website.
The Choice Motel also went by the name of the "Cardinal Inn". It had been here since at least the 1950s. By 2018, the motel was for sale and the sign was gone. The Del Rio Restaurant opened in 1923. This sign is probably from the 1950s. [map] The Shadylawn Motel was built by 1955 and this sign appears to be from then. [map] |
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Hillside:
Q's Pizza |
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