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Kings Point condominiums, circa 1968, designed by William Krisel, in Palm Springs. See more like this at Modtraveler.net https://www.instagram.com/p/CnZqGiMLXBw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Spokane’s Garland Theatre, since 1945! Its tower marquee was modified in 1958 with the addition of the two bordering signs, “Tops in shows” and “Theatre.” See more like this at Modtraveler.net https://www.instagram.com/p/CnYAROjP36r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Midcentury modern in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood … See more like this at Modtraveler.net (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhAwAGLCl6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“You sure do know a lot about automobiles, don’t you?” Bonnie & Clyde’s Muffler Center, since 1967, in Yakima, Washington. (at Yakima, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj_p2d_Pgfb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Aloha, Swiss Miss (aka, the Alohaus)! Designed by Charles Du Bois, c.1958, in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood of Palm Springs ... See more like this at Modtraveler.net https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch95F9XrKds/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thea Koerner House, designed in 1961 by Thompson, Berwick & Pratt, and winner of the Massey Medal for Architecture. Additions were made in 1971 by architect Zoltan Kiss. University of British Columbia. (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chmvt5wrL_A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Round building alert! The Phoenix Financial Center (detail), built circa 1964, designed by W.A. Sarmiento. More like this at Modtraveler.net https://www.instagram.com/p/ChkDaCiLkc2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Rennick residence, built in 1964, located in the beautiful Indian Canyons neighborhood… See more like this at Modtraveler.net (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXSSvWrHLp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Vintage Jaguar E-Type at home in the Palm Springs neighborhood of Vista Las Palmas, developed by the Alexander Construction Company in 1958 ... see more like this at modtraveler.net (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChM6RwbLMVs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Classic Art Deco; Los Angeles City Hall, built 1926-28 and designed by John Parkinson, John C. Austin and Albert C. Martin, Sr. It was the city’s tallest building until 1964. Still ain’t too shabby today! https://www.instagram.com/p/ChCjwlOLJb3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Vintage Neon at the Fountain Motel, one of many historic signs [still standing] that lit the way for Hwy U.S. 60 travelers (Main Street) in Mesa, Arizona. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg_BTfLLxQb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Round building alert! The Shoreland Apartments on Bellevue Ave. in West Vancouver, built in 1963. See more like this at Modtraveler.net (at West Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg20U4lv17w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Midcentury nautical! The North Shore Beach & Yacht Club was the place to be back in the 1960s and 70s! It was designed by Albert Frey and built by developers Ray Ryan and Trav Rogers in 1959. It served as a clubhouse with a marina on the Northeastern shore of the Salton Sea. After falling into disrepair over the intervening years, a result of the Salton Sea’s ecological collapse (that’s a whole other story!), the property was saved and restored in 2010 and is now used as a local community center. See more like this at Modtraveler.net #meccacalifornia #saltonsea (at Mecca, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmYy2cL8mt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Circus Circus Casino & Hotel (detail), opened in 1968 by Jay Sarno and Stanley Mallin, and designed by Homer A. Rissman. A Las Vegas midcentury classic. Read more at Modtraveler.net https://www.instagram.com/p/CgRxacprEF1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A Googie dream in Downey, California. Before this Broiler became Bob’s Big Boy (after being unceremoniously knocked down in 2007, and rebuilt in 2009 from original 1958 blueprints) it was called Harvey’s, and then Johnie’s in 1968! Some great history here, and I’d definitely recommend a visit. See more like this at Modtraveler.net (at Downey, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfyygr_LqYz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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FINAL WEEKEND, ‘Neon Vancouver, Ugly Vancouver’ at @museumofvan ends June 29th. At one time Vancouver boasted over 19,000 neon signs. That’s not a misprint. In 1953, Vancouver reputedly had more neon than any other city on earth, except for Shanghai. One of the world’s leading sign manufacturers, Neon Products ltd., was based in Vancouver and led production from the 1930s through the 60s … but when values later shifted and neon signs were seen as a blight on the city’s natural beauty, by-laws were introduced which pretty much put an end to neon production by the early 1970s. In recent years there’s been a new found appreciation for this retro art form and contemporary neon is once again being created and installed around the city, although sadly only a fraction of Vancouver’s original vintage signs remain. The best place to see illuminated vintage neon in all its restored glory has been at the Museum of Vancouver. For one-stop gawking, the museum’s permanent exhibition “Neon Vancouver, Ugly Vancouver” is well worthwhile for fans of the genre. Sadly, the “permanent” exhibit is coming to an end after many years … June 29th is the last day! If you’re in the area I would highly recommend a visit. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfNP-jDvAHG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Kings Point condominiums, built in 1968 and designed by William Krisel. See more like this at Modtraveler.net (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfMIeHGrJ_L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=