All around it was a very good SEPTEMBER week here at Willis Wonderland LA as well as Willis W in Detroit. Yes I know there is a Willis Stree...
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Unsupervised and on the Town
I know I say this a lot but I don’t think I can say it enough. I have the best f’ing friends in the world. The other day, one su...
Hokus Pokus Liquor Store
This neon sign is in a bad neighborhood in Alexandria Louisiana. The store has moved to a better part of town. I think it is a genie, moth o...
First Prize Mike’s
Seen in Schenectady, NY… they sure have a nice neon sign! They have these guys, too....
Book of Days
The Missouri Ozarks are steeped with history and rich with character. With each visit I find a tug to stay. I can’t tell if it’...
The Lemieux Cafe and Lounge in Green River, Utah
I found this incredible strip of old lounges and cafes in a town called, Green River (in Utah). Look at the chicken!...
Seen at the Flea Market
STUFF FOR A BUCK! Unfortunately, nothing I wanted. Like the hand painted sign though....
Pineapple Pecan Ice Cream?
I found this great sign at an estate sale. It was apparently found in an old store inside a box that hadn’t been opened since the ...
Cool Off with: YOUR MILK
Hand painted sample advertising sign seen at an antique shop for a very reasonable price. I really wanted it but don’t currently hav...
George Update! Fresh Paint!
I was obsessed when you first posted this place: https://www.awmok.com/2010/05/22/sheltons-nursery-pink-elephant/ https://www.awmok.com/20...
The Pink Elephant
In the middle of a cornfeild where I live in Southern Illinois. Is Pink Elephant Antiques. A favorite place of mine! There is a giant ice cr...
Bars, restaurants and more VINTAGE signs from Michigan
Not one of my favorites but still sort of odd to find a “texas” restaurant in Michigan. Cocktails and pizza and I am good to go!...
A Trip to the Kitchy Wonderland that is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Part 2)
The Ferris Wheel. Yeah – DO NOT rock the seat. No, really. Don’t. Old School flume ride. It is VERY high off the ground....
A trip to the Kitchy Wonderland that is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Pt. 1)
The infamous Laffing Sal at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – scaring young children since forever. Originally from San Francisco’s...
Jubilee GAS FOR LESS – amazing vintage sign
I’d kill for this sign and would have no problem finding a spot to display this in….I do think it would look better at Willis Wo...
It’s all very UNBEWEAVABLE!!!!!
I am a HUGE fan of the weave and am absolutely loving the name of this store! If only I had pics from the days where I had my own bobbed w...
DETROIT DETROIT DETROIT…….
A little picture of the Detroit waterfront in 1953. Grand Circus Park in downtown Detroit. Allee, if you tell me that you’ve been here...
Vintage Detroit
I’m not sure of the year this postcard was issued but I really love the sign and the name of the place. Gorgeous! See you all at the R...
Part 2 – AS REQUESTED BY ALLEE: A photographic journey through the Northland Mall in Michigan!
Christmas time at the Northland Mall with super tremendously christmas carolers! It’s the hot n’ kold shop! LOVE LOVE LOVE this ...
GLORY DAYS!!!…
GLORY DAYS!!!…. Remember the Bali Motel??.. It’s on E. 8 Mile, between I-75 and Dequindre, maybe further east side than you h...
More movie theaters from Michigan….
Dr.This is an old color picture from the Algiers, I believe this was a drive-in. Loving the palm tree on the sign as if they have palm tre...