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Minnesota Signs (page 1)

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Norman Motel
Ada, MN		 F.O.E.
Albert Lea, MN
The Norman Motel was built in 1960 and this sign appears to be from then. Sometime after 2015, the red, green, and blue panels were painted. For more, see this website. [map]

This F.O.E., Fraternal Order of Eagles, sign is most likely from the 1950s. There was probably a neon or painted eagle originally. For more, see this website. [map]

More Albert Lea:
Harold's Bar

Viking Motel
Alexandria, MN		 Pierce Motel
Anoka, MN
This Viking Motel sign is probably from the 1950s or 1960s. This photo is from 2011. By 2015, the sign had been repainted. The "3 Blocks" was covered up. For more, see this website. [map]

The Pierce Motel sign is probably from the 1950s. The neon was missing but replaced sometime after 2007. This photo is from 2011. For more, see this website. [map]

Lefty's Bar [gone]
Austin, MN		 Apollo Liquors Superette
Austin, MN
The Lefty's Bar sign might be from the 1950s. The bar closed in 2012 just before this photo was taken. The sign is gone now. For more, see this website.

The Apollo Liquors Superette sign was installed in 1970. The word "Liquors" flashed on and off at night. Around 2023, the neon was removed from one side of the sign and the spacecraft was outlined with LED tubing. [map]

More Austin:
V.F.W. [map]

Baudette:
Rex Hotel

Maid-Rite [gone]
Bemidji, MN		 Elks Lodge
Bemidji, MN
The Maid-Rite chain was established in 1926 in Muscatine, IA. I don't know when this location opened. It closed in 2013 and the building was demolished later that year. The sign is gone now. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

I don't know how old this Elks Lodge sign is. I have seen similar Elks designs but not any that match this one. [map]

King Koin Launderette
Blackduck, MN		 King Koin Laundry
Hermantown, MN		 King Koin Launderette
Winona, MN
These King Koin Laundry signs were mass-produced. They were probably made in the 1960s and/or 1970s. The middle part of the sign probably read "Launderette". The King Koin Launderettes in Winona and Blackduck are still operating. This former chain had locations in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and maybe other states as well as Canada. For more, see this website. [Blackduck map]; [Hermantown map]; [Winona map]

Bloomington:
Great Bear Center
Town & Country Shopping Center

Classic Corner Liquor Store
Breckenridge, MN		 Brewster Electric [gone]
Brewster, MN
The Classic Corner Liquor Store sign might be fairly modern. My guess is from the 1970s or later. There is also a rooftop sign. [map]

Brewster Electric was gone but this sign remained until around 2019.

Central Liquor Depot [gone]
Chisholm, MN		 The Hub
Cloquet, MN		 Shep's Bar [gone]
Cologne, MN
The Central Liquor Depot signs appear to be from the 1950s. The store closed in 2017 and these signs were removed.

The Hub sign is from 1964 but the Hub itself is long gone. The sign was restored and is now installed outside the Northeastern Saloon & Grille. For more, see this website. [map]

Shep's Bar opened in 1950 and this sign is probably from then. The bar closed around 2006. The sign was auctioned off in 2021. It is now displayed inside Starbeck's Smokehouse in Cedar Falls, IA.

Crookston Eagles Club
Crookston, MN		 Bahr's Motel [gone]
Deer River, MN		 Zorbaz on the Lake
Detroit Lakes, MN
The Crookston Eagles Club was established in 1904. This sign might be from the 1940s or 1950s. It probably had more detail originally. [map]

The Bahr's Motel signs were probably from the 1950s or 1960s. By 2018, the motel had been demolished and the signs were gone. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

Zorbaz on the Lake has a modern Coca-Cola sign. [map]

Delano:
Dave's Town Club

More Dilworth:
Beyen's Motel [vintage; gone]

Mills Lounge
Dilworth, MN		 Star-Lite Motel
Dilworth, MN		 Mobilgas [gone]
Duluth, MN
The Mills Lounge has been around since at least 1961. It was brown for a while and was repainted the original red sometime after 2009. This photo is from 2011. For more, see this website. [map]

The Star-Lite Motel was originally built as Charley's Motel. This sign is probably from the 1950s. It is lit at night. For more, see this website. [map]

This Mobilgas sign was installed at a Mobil station. It appeared to be a modern simulation of these signs. This photo was from 2008. By 2012, the sign was gone.

Wild West
Liquors [gone]
Duluth, MN		 Spirit Bottle Shop [gone]
Duluth, MN		 North Pole Bar [gone]
Duluth, MN
The Wild West Liquors sign appeared to be from the 1950s or 1960s. This photo is from 2011. The sign was removed by 2017. It is currently for sale at a store in town.

The Spirit Bottle Shop closed shortly after this photo was taken in 2011. This sign was gone by 2012.

The North Pole Bar opened in 1935. These signs are obviously much later than that. The bar closed in 2014 and I don't believe it ever reopened. The signs were gone by 2019.

Grandma's Saloon & Grill
Duluth, MN
Grandma's Saloon & Grill has four locations in the Duluth area. Each restaurant has a variety of old and replica signs inside. The largest collection, examples shown here, is at their Canal Park location. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

Dee Independent Cleaners
Duluth, MN		 Little Angie's
Cantina and Grill
Duluth, MN		 Plaza Motel
East Grand Forks, MN
The Dee Independent Cleaners signs are probably from the 1950s. They are lit at night. For more this website. [map]

The Little Angie's Cantina and Grill sign is modern. This restaurant has the same owner as the Grandma's Saloon & Grills (see above). For more this website. [map]

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

More Duluth:
Allyndale Motel: 1, 2 [map]
Cantonese House
Kom-On-Inn Bar & Lounge
Pickwick Restaurant

Eagle Bend:
Eagle Lanes

More East Grand Fork:
Whitey's Cafe [vintage; gone]

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