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recently processed film. mamiya 6MF 75mm f/3.5. film: kodak ektachrome E100VS, cross-processed in C-41, push +1 stop. lab: the icon, los angeles, ca. scan: epson V750. exif tags: lenstagger.
Route/US 41
Resaca, GA
Heading south on US 41, we saw a small sign for a confederate cemetery up ahead. Curious, we turned off 41 to check it out. Civil war history is interesting, and I enjoy historic graveyards -- I have seen, and photographed, confederate sections in southern cemeteries, but this was my first encounter with a confederate-only graveyard. What we discovered was a quiet, simple cemetery. For history buffs, it's worth the small side trip.
Here is some info I found online at the Find A Grave web site:
"Resaca Confederate Cemetery is near the town of Resaca, GA, along the Gordon-Whitfield county line. The Resaca Confederate Cemetery is the burial place of more than 450 Confederate soldiers who died in the fierce Battle of Resaca, GA, May 14-15, 1864. Hundreds of Union soldiers also died in the battle. Before the fighting began, Col. John F. Green and his family fled their home in Resaca. A short time after the battle, when the family was returning to their home, they were met with the sight of an unspeakable horror in the battlefield area surrounding their home: Dead soldiers still lying on the battleground where they had fallen or buried in shallow, crude makeshift graves. Green’s daughters, Mary and Pyatt, were quite upset by the sight and immediately decided to start collecting the bodies and give them proper graves. Their father gave them 2.5 acres of land to use as a cemetery. They, their mother and cook and maid began re-interring the bodies in the new cemetery. Mary Green later raised money to cover the costs incurred from the project. From the two days of the Battle of Resaca, there are only three graves where the death date is listed as May 15, 1864. The remaining graves are listed as May 14, 1864. Some of the soldiers were identified but there are still 424 graves marked "unknown"."
A little googling and I learned the Dixie Drive-In opened in 1959. I also learned that "half and half", here, refers to half onion rings and half french fries .... which I have always referred to as "frings". You learn new stuff all the time when you travel!
It was a Sunday when we drove through, the one day of the week they're closed. Looking at their FB page, the neon still works. Maybe a return trip is in order?
On US 25; Greenwood, SC
It was closed, with a For Sale sign in the front lawn, when we drove by last fall.
Warrensburg, NY (Lake George area)
Granby, Quebec
Some old, some new. The bottom of the sign is obviously not old, but the neon crown at the top looks quite old (but mostly well-maintained) to me.
And then there's the hydro wires/power lines. I'm of three minds about those -- sometimes I take the time to remove them, sometimes I have neither the time nor the inclination to do that and just leave them, and then sometimes, I leave them on purpose. This is one of those times. Their geometric crisscross beside the circles in the crown appealed to me.
Towns Maytag
Dublin, GA
Towns Maytag opened in 1965 and is still in the Towns family. I bet they've seen a lot of advancements in home appliances over the decades, but I will always believe the older appliances were built to last -- in sharp contrast to what's available today.
I was pleased to spot this sign. I've always thought the lonely repairman was a clever and effective marketing tool.
I'm sure the protective plexiglass is necessary to protect that awesome aqua neon on this great old sign. Don't know the nighttime vibe here, but in late afternoon the patrons hanging around outside were, well, let's just say they were sketchy. Me and my camera sure didn't look welcome. Didn't matter.....we shot and we left.
:-)
Anaheim, CA
On US 1; Rawley, MA
This historic diner, named for a local native tribe, was manufactured by the Fodero Dining Car Company in 1954, and moved to this location in 1970. In 1999, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has its own Wikipedia entry too.
When I saw the neon ice cream cone, I knew we had to pull over. I did a little googling and learned that Dairy Joy has been in business for more than 50 years.
Thetford Mines, PQ
Kingston, ON
I particularly liked the "Sorry No" neon script -- and that the top of it gives the sign a house shape.
Live Wire bar, with Boulevard Liquor sign too,
San Diego, CA
Two cool arrows! One with neon and bulbs, and a just-bulbs one with a star at its tip. I was happy to be able to get both in one shot lol
The liquor store is behind the bar, btw.
all that remains of a whiting bros. truck stop and motel are the vintage signs along route 66 / interstate 40 in yucca, az. nikon D7000 + nikkor 18-200mm, photoshop CS6 + nik color efex pro.
Hamilton, ON
Oakwood Place was a restaurant/bar on Barton Street East in Hamilton, ON, that was known for hosting live music. Unfortunately, it's no longer in business -- but thankfully that terrific neon scaffold sign with the long, striped, side portion remains.
The Morrison Hotel window was recreated for The Doors Day on Jan 4, 2020 at the original Morrison Hotel, where the iconic album photo of the group was taken.
Orlando, FL, on Orange Blossom Trail (US 17)
Going through some old folders and found this -- was convinced I'd already uploaded it to Flickr but a quick check revealed I had not.
Sadly, I believe this motel has been entirely demolished, sign and all.
La Puente, CA
Brown's Motel was in the process of being dismantled when we drove by. I've got to be honest -- the area looked sketchy. We didn't linger too long, but long enough to get several shots.
This is the sign with the bright morning sun at my back. I'm also posting a different photo, shooting into the sun. Whole different ball game LOL
Woodland Hills, CA
My Brother's Bar-B-Q on Ventura Blvd closed in 2016 after being in business since 1957.
It's an amazing sign, but .... I can't help but think the cowboy ringing the dinner bell has no pants on.
Finally got to eat at In-N-Out this year, at this Hollywood location -- great food and lots of interesting characters. Highly recommended!
Shot with Hipstamatic on my iPhone; Hollywood, CA
Kissimmee, FL
The Kissimmee Main Street Welcome Station is a restored gas station in downtown historic Kissimmee, and each year they feature a different piece of artwork to display outside in front of the centre. I was thrilled when it was this Andy Warhol statue -- I am a huge Warhol fan.
Here's some info about the Welcome Station:
"The Key's Service Station on the corner of Broadway and Drury Avenues has been restored with grants awarded by the state and County along with in-kind services from the City of Kissimmee, Gateway High School and Hanson Walter & Associates. The building was remodeled with furnishings including a 1926 gas pump replica. The Key's Welcome Center is home to Kissimmee Main Street, selling arts and crafts from local artists, as well as providing information about historic Kissimmee."
JJ's Package Shop
Route/US 41
Calhoun, GA
I haven't seen many of these old Busch beer privilege signs.
Queensbury, New York
Situated in the beautiful Lake George area, this New York dairy on US 9 was sadly closed for the season when we were there. According to their web site, 2019 was their 72nd year! And about that rooster? You can read about it here:
This was probably one of the best things I stumbled upon in 2017. Heading up US 41, we spotted this and quickly turned the car around to go back to shoot it. There's no more motel and the neon-and-bulb sign is in total disrepair and covered in foliage (particularly on the opposite side), making it somewhat hidden, if you're not looking for signs.....which we always are.
Cordele, GA
It's a bit hard to see, but there's a (broken) neon arrow, just to the left of the letters.
On US 92; Tampa, FL
Los Angeles, CA
I have a feeling this is a now-defunct chapter of the OES (Order of the Eastern Star). I checked out the Grand Chapter of California OES web site and there is no mention of this "Queen Elizabeth" chapter at all.
It's an old neon sign, on an old building, in what appeared to be an older area of LA. The "temple" part of the sign is encased in very thick protective plexiglass.