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May 24, 2008
© Douglas C. Towne

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Welcome to Motels of the Southwest
"This website is dedicated to the celebration
of the classic American neon motel."

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On this site you will find several resources for vintage neon motels and signs from the American Southwest. We are especially proud of our Motels of the Southwest poster, which has been finding its way around the world to homes and offices of fellow neon aficionados.

Sample of poster for sale (actual size 16x20 inches).  
"I've been having neon dreams ever
    since obtaining the poster. Best
    artwork I've seen in years!"
        - Scott Perlman
        ArtScience Publications

    "I'm never staying in another 
    franchise motel after seeing this
    poster."
        - John Burbank
        Noted raconteur

    "Motels of the Southwest brings
    the soothing neon glow of roadside
    Americana into our home."
        - Andy & Jenny Wood
        Authors Motel Americana

    "This poster, of lovely nighttime
    neon signs, is great for when I want
    to scope them out myself."
        - Shellee Graham
        Author/photographer>
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