Royal 7 Motel - Bozeman, MT
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N 45° 40.959 W 111° 02.762
12T E 496415 N 5058789
Along North Seventh Avenue in Bozeman, the Royal "7" Motel has occupied this space for quite some time.
Waymark Code: WMWRWJ
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
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In front of the Royal "7" Motel is this Googie neon sign, likely a remnant of the '60s (or thereabouts). The motel now refers to itself variously as the Royal 7 Inn or the Royal 7 Budget Inn or the Royal 7 Budget Inn Motel. They must really like their sign though, as, although the name has changed somewhat, the sign remains as it was 60 years ago. All the neon appears to still be in place, though we couldn't tell how well it works as we never went by the motel at night.

The frame of the sign is actually shaped like a stubby number "7", above which is the number "7" inside a shield (denoting the "Royal" in the name), both inside a neon starburst. We always get a kick out of the anachronism found on Googie motel signs, as they almost invariably advertise "Free Internet".
Type of Structure: Signage

Boomerang and/or Arrow Shape(s): yes

Starburst(s): yes

If I knew, I'd be an architect: yes

Physical Address:
310 North 7th Avenue
Bozeman, MT United States
59715

Web Address or URL: [Web Link]

Upswept Roof / Folded Plate Roof(s): Not Listed

Large Dome(s): Not Listed

Large Sheet Glass Window(s): Not Listed

Amoebae Shape(s): Not Listed

Atomic Model(s): Not Listed

Exposed Steel Beam(s): Not Listed

Flying Saucer/Rocket Shape(s): Not Listed
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