Mary Anne Erickson, Author at Mary Anne Erickson

Norm’s restaurant and diner is an iconic fixture in the cultural history of Los Angeles. For a sign geek driving...

20 October, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Avalon is a classic Miami Beach hotel. I spent a few days here several years ago and while walking...

06 October, 2020 / 0 Comments

Coppertone tanning lotion was a big part of my childhood growing up in in the 1950’s and ’60’s. Who could...

06 October, 2020 / 2 Comments

Roy’s Motel and Cafe on Route 66 is a classic legend you'll find all along the road. Founded in 1938...

25 September, 2020 / 1 Comment

"Past Present Future" new artwork by Mary Anne Erickson on display now through the end of October at Oriole 9 in...

21 September, 2020 / 1 Comment

The Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee has legendary status for many reasons: the most important being what happened on April...

12 September, 2020 / 2 Comments

Back in the day, great road signs were everywhere and often the best ones were found in remote rural areas....

18 June, 2019 / 0 Comments

In 1977, on a road trip through Virginia, I came across this amazing sign in Richmond and it stopped me...

18 June, 2019 / 0 Comments

This sign was once a beacon in the night, alerting drivers on the New York State Thruway that at Exit...

12 June, 2019 / 0 Comments

San Miguel de Allende is one of those places that's been on my "bucket list" for many years. Lots of...

06 April, 2017 / 3 Comments

Author: Mary Anne Erickson