We've visited Rochelle's Hub Theater once before. Sadly, this vintage movie house has closed permanently, having had a brief reprieve last year. The building is, as of this writing, still for sale. Hopefully someone will buy it, and save this classic.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Gold Star Lounge
The Gold Star Lounge has a long history in Wicker Park. I like this sign a lot, and wish it was in better shape when I saw it-I bet this would look awesome at night.
I've never asked, though, do they still have rooms to let?
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Steele Jewelry
Vintage vacuformed sign in Mendota, Illinois. I used to ignore these plastic fantastics, in my quest for fun vintage Googie-tastic neon slabs, or fadetastic ghosts painted on walls, but the more I see them the more I like them. They've often got cool graphics and genuine character, and they're often in better shape than old neon.
I shall continue to search them out.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Garfield Park
One of the two rare 5000-series L cars at the Fox River Trolley Museum. Shot through the viewfinder of a 50 year old Kodak Duaflex II.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Factory Experimental
Growing out of the Super Stock class (drag racing the family car!), Factory Experimental cars were heavily modified from stock. Big engines, blowers, straight axles, and altered wheelbases all featured to make these doorslammers real quarter mile weapons.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Pontiac Sports
Pontiac Sports, a sporting goods shop in Pontiac, Illinois, a town along historic Route 66.
I believe this sign has been rebuilt at some point-there are some stray outlets dotted around it.
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