Star Lite Motel
| Star Lite Motel | |
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 Star Lite Motel | |
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| Former names | Charley's Motel |
| Alternative names | Starlite Motel |
| General information | |
| Type | Motel |
| Address | 900 Center Ave E |
| Town or city | Dilworth, Minnesota |
| Country | United States 46°52′37″N 96°41′28″W / 46.87694°N 96.69111°W |
| Owner | William Donovan |
Star Lite Motel is a historic motel in Dilworth, Minnesota. It is one of the oldest buildings in Dilworth, and it is the oldest motel in Clay County. Earlier it was known as Charley's Motel.[1] A previous owner created the neon sign that is regarded as the motel's most noteworthy feature.[1][2]
Architecture
The motel is 'L' shaped, colored in blue, with a specific 1950's motel architecture style, while a red colored neon sign can be found on the end of the building by the road. The neon sign's architectural style was recognized as valuable by numerous 1950's motel historians and passersby.[3][4] Now, the motel is a blue painted, single story edifice, surrounded by a large parking lot and empty fields.
History
A previous owner, Vivian Tang, bought the Star Lite (formerly Charley's Motel) building, in 1959, and operated it until the current owner, William Donovan bought it.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b Dilworth gallery
- ^ The Star-Lite Motel at Roadarch
- ^ Andrew F. Wood; Jenny L. Wood (2004). Motel America A State-by-State Tour Guide to Nostalgic Stopovers. Collectors Press. ISBN 978-1-888054-91-0.
- ^ Star Lite Motel. Dilworth, Minnesota. at Wordpress
- ^ Vivian Tang