Every time we visit the kids in Joplin, I admire this great motel sign. It is on the southern end of Main and close to Route 66. I understand that the motel has seen down times, as most motels from this era, I would imagine. I wish the owners would realize what a true mid century gem they have and do some up-keep on this wonderful sign. This picture was taken a week before the horrific tornado. However, it is well south of the tornado’s path and I think it is in decent shape.
Retiring after thirty-two years as a K-12 visual arts teacher, Terri Gardner now devotes time to a long and early interest: fashion. With her blog, MeadowTree Style, Terri advocates for developing a personal and creative style. She encourages finding fashion in ethical ways such as shopping at consignment/thrift shops, creating it yourself, as well as supporting local designers.
Her second blog, Time for Poodles and Friends, advocates for rescued animals.
Her interests dating from childhood led to her sense of fashion, doing, and living. These interests include sewing, spinning yarn, knitting, design, and giving space for animals. She lives on a small Missouri farm with her husband, a large garden, and several animals including chickens and ducks, dogs and cats, and Shetland sheep and Alpacas. For her beloved rescued dogs, Terri created dog accessories and made them available under the label Sophia & Niko–Exclusive Design for the Distinctive Dog.
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Blast from the past, grat sign
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I am sorry to say, that this sign no longer exists. It and the motel were tore down this Spring.
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