Old Neon Sign: OK Tires, Salem, OR
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing
N 44° 57.742 W 123° 01.972
10T E 497407 N 4978770
This old sign has a look that heralds the "good old days".
Waymark Code: WMGF0Q
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 10

The 'heyday' of Old Hiway 99 was 1910 thru the 1960s, and this sign has the flavor of a 1950's tire shop. It is located on a short-lived and little-known route called "U.S. 99E Truck," which existed from 1954-1956 (while the main course of U.S. 99E was on Summer and Capitol streets, several blocks to the east). Today, this route is part of Oregon Highway 99E "Business."
State: Oregon

Nearest City: Salem, Oregon

Type: Americana - Motel, diner, roadside attraction, etc.

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