Roadside Wonders

1960’s Era McDonald’s Sign (removed in 2016) 1755 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, Pennsylvania I was riding around in Lancaster today with no particular destination in mind. When I passed the McDonald’s on Columbia Avenue, I did a double-take. The old Sixties Era Single Arch McDonald’s sign was gone. I took these photos a few years ago; but hadn’t posted them. I’m glad that I...

Milbee Radio & TV 100 Winnemore Alley Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” Here is something that you don’t see very often anymore … an honest-to-goodness television repair shop that’s still in business! I initially found Milbee’s when I made a wrong turn after visiting the Elizabethtown Moose marquee last winter. I decided to stop by and visit again...

Flying Spaghetti Monster Sign Falls Road Hampden, Maryland submitted by: “wendyvee” When I saw this marvelous piece of street-arty-goodness last September, I slammed my brakes so hard that it was a good thing that no one was behind me at the time 🙂 Created by this great rowhouse’s owner, Jacob Corbin-Beal, it celebrates Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood slogan “Believe”,...

Seaplane Diner Sign 307 Allens Avenue Providence, Rhode Island submitted by Tony Makalinaw Tony: I thought you might like this… pics of the Seaplane Diner located in Providence, Rhode Island. I made this sign last month for this historic waterfront restaurant. wendyvee says: Holy Moley! I absolutely love this sign. Tony Makalinaw is a 3-D sign creator extraordinaire (and he restores muscle cars too...