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I have always had an interest in cheesy motel bars (no doubt from watching too many episodes of
Mannix and
Cannon growing up)
It seems that motel bars are, more often than not, havens for dirty deals and prostitution. (I watched too many episodes of
The Rockford Files too)
The interior of the Olympia Motor Hotel's
Zodiac Room in
GW's brochure caught my eye.
DETAIL
^ ^ note the wide-screen tv.
matchbook / ebay
I was surprised to find out the Zodiac Room had its own large neon sign.
(see below)
heather david/flickr
The stylized 'Grecian' lettering is έπακρο!
............................................(GREAT!)
Luckily, the sign was saved from a scrap heap by one Eric Lynxwiler and it can now be found at the Museum of Neon Art in nearby Glendale.
My question is:
Where was the Zodiac Room sign in situ? Was it above the entrance to the bar?
I don't recall seeing it in any vintage photographs of the place. (probably because I wasn't looking for it)
Thanks
odinthor for leading us here in a round-a-bout way. (and of couse
GW too)
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