Neon Signs

Slide of the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, Elko, Nevada, circa 1947

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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

Slide of the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge sign, Elko, Nevada, circa 1950

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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."

Slide of the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, Elko, Nevada, 1986

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An image of the neon sign for the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, located in Elko.

Slide of the Commercial Hotel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

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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.

Slide of the Red Lion Casino, Elko, Nevada, 1986

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An image of the Red Lion Casino, located at the east end of Idaho Street in Elko, at night. The illuminated neon sign advertising the building has a picture of a red lion beside the words: "Red Lion Casino."

Slide of the Red Lion Casino, Elko, Nevada, 1986

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Slide of the Red Lion Casino, Elko, Nevada, 1986

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Slide of the El Rancho Hotel, Wells, Nevada, 1986

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An image of the exterior of the El Rancho Hotel located in Wells, Nevada. The white neon sign above the entrance of the building reads: "El Rancho Hotel; Bar - Casino." Varying advertisements hang in the business' windows. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Wells, Nev.)

Slide of El Rancho Hotel, Wells, Nevada, 1986

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An image of the exterior of the El Rancho Hotel located in Wells, Nevada. The neon sign near the top of the photo depicts an animated man with a slot machine, while the neon yellow sign located just above the entrance door reads: "El Rancho Hotel, Bar - Casino." Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Wells,

Slide of Main Street, Ely, Nevada, circa 1930s

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An image of Main Street in Ely at night. Glowing street lights illuminate the deserted street and surrounding buildings.

Slide of Main Street, Ely, Nevada, circa 1930s

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An image of Main Street in Ely, Nevada. Shops lining the left side of the street include the Capitol Casino, Ely Cafe, Miners Club, State Cafe, and Bank Club. On the opposing right side of the street sit buildings like the Northern Hotel, New Crystal Cafe, and Nevada Motel. Lining up on either side

Slide of Nevada Club, Ely, Nevada, 1986

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An image of the Hotel Nevada and Nevada Club in Ely. Various neon signs hanging off of the brick building read: "Coffee Shop;" "Cafe;" "Welcome, 21 Slots & Food, Dancing;" "Hotel Nevada, Free Parking."

Slide of Nevada Club, Ely, Nevada, 1986

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An image of the exterior of the Nevada Club and Hotel Nevada in Ely. Mounted onto the brick building and hanging over the club's entrance is a large sign of a miner with a pickaxe. Various neon signs read: "Welcome, 21 Slots & Food, Dancing;" "Hotel Nevada;" "Free Parking;" and "Nevada Club."

Slide of neon signs for Nevada Club, Ely, Nevada, 1986