Massive collection of St. Louis-area neon signs expected to be auctioned later this year

Greg Rhomberg's gigantic collection of vintage neon signs -- including a few from Route 66 -- and memorabilia are expected to be auctioned later this year after his unexpected death in early 2023. Rhomberg had hoped to build a neon museum at the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis by 2025 -- just before … Continue reading Massive collection of St. Louis-area neon signs expected to be auctioned later this year

Ozark Court motel sign to be restored, planned for Route 66 exhibit in 2025

A recent Instagram post answered a question: What happened to the Ozark Court motel sign in St. Clair, Missouri, that disappeared from Route 66 almost 20 years ago? A collector with extensive historical ties to the St. Louis region procured the sign, which he plans to include in a Route 66 exhibit at the National … Continue reading Ozark Court motel sign to be restored, planned for Route 66 exhibit in 2025