Supai Motel

Like many motels of the period the Supai Motel does have a pretty cool sign using both neon and incandescent lights to help get your attention, especially at night. The sign in the office window mentions free Hi-Speed Internet Direct, direct dial phones, and in-room Microwaves and Fridges as well as 140 TV channels including HBO and ESPN.

This is at least the third version of the Supai Motel sign. The previous sign didn't have looped arrow that uses about 370 incandescent light bulbs. The 2013 sign shown above mentions "new" Color T.Vs and is showing a AAA logo. The building is included in the National Register of Historic Places: Seligman Historic District.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

(Early 50s Postcard)
Seligman's newest and finest motel
Tile baths, tubs and showers
Air Conditioned by Frigidaire
Panel-type heat
Franciscan furniture
Spring air mattresses
Carpeted floors
Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. H. Lanier
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(Early 50s Postcard)
The same highlights, but the image shows a new much more elaborate sign using neon lighting.
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(Late 50's Postcard)
T.V. is added to the list of highlights.
The sign is shown as the same neon unit

(1957 Phonebook AD under Motels and Hotels)
Supai
A Recommended AAA Motel
Comfort - Hospitality
Frigedaire Refrigerarion
Panel Ray Heat
Close to Good restaurants
In the Heart of Seligman
Hosea & Loree Lanier, Props.
134 Chino Av.
Seligman
GA 2-xxxx

Note: The fist postcard shows a simple painted sign and no cars in the courtyard. The second card shows what appear to be late 40's and possibly early 50's cars. The third card shows mid 50's cars, one appears to be a 1957 Chevrolet.
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Photo(s): 2013