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Slide of the Knapp Motel, Elko, Nevada, circa 1950
Date
1949 to 1951
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a neon sign directing visitors to the Knapp Motel in Elko. The motel's sign reads: "Knapp Motel; Turn Left." The sign is resting atop of the Leland's Body & Fender Works shop that is connected to a 76 gas service station.
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Slide of the Star-Lite Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Star-Lite Motel in Elko at night. The illuminated neon sign reads: "Star-lite Motel, Vacancy, Queen Beds, Phone, Color TV, HBO, Mobile Travel Guide."
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Slide of the Elko Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Elko Motel at night. The illuminated neon sign advertising the motel reads: "Elko Motel, Vacancy." The smaller yellow sign reads: "Best Bed In Town, TV, Seniors Budget, Queens, Family Units."
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Slide of the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, Elko, Nevada, circa 1947
Date
1946 to 1948
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the neon sign for the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, located in Elko. The sign has a picture of a smiling cowboy giving a thumbs up above the words: "Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, Television, Air Conditioned."
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Slide of the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, Elko, Nevada, circa 1947
Date
1946 to 1948
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the neon sign for the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, located in Elko, at night. The illuminated sign has a picture of a smiling cowboy giving a thumbs up above the words: "Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, Television, Air Conditioned."
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Slide of the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, Elko, Nevada, circa 1947
Date
1946 to 1948
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the neon sign for the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, located in Elko, at night. The illuminated sign has a picture of a smiling cowboy giving a thumbs up above the words: "Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, Television, Air Conditioned." The reflection of the lighted sign can be seen glowing on the dark surface of the lodge's pool.
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Slide of the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge sign, Elko, Nevada, circa 1950
Date
1949 to 1951
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the neon sign for the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, located in Elko. Depicted on the sign is a cowboy and the words: "Here It Is, The Friendly Ranch Inn, Restaurant, Bar, Casino."
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Slide of Wagner's Drive-Inn, Elko, Nevada, circa 1943
Date
1942 to 1944
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Wagner's Drive-Inn, located on Idaho Street between 8th Street and 9th Street in Elko. A woman is seen standing beside an entrance to the building that reminds customers of the inn's "no dogs" policy.
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Slide of Shorty's Club, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the neon sign for Shorty's Club, located on Railroad Street in Elko. The neon sign depicts a small man wearing a blue hat standing beside the words: "Shorty's Club." A sign advertising the "First Federal Savings of Nevada" can be seen in the distance.
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Slide of the Commercial Hotel, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Commercial Hotel, located at the corner of Idaho Street and 4th Street in Elko. Neon signs on top of the building advertise the Hotel and performances by The Brydells. A large white polar bear statue with the words "White King" is located above the entrance.
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