Starlite Motel

ID: 728 ~ Source: Panoramio, terms: Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works; http://www.panoramio.com/photo/31319444 ~ Creator: Gerald C. Vogel

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A classic piece of American roadside architecture, the Diving Lady was commissioned in the 1960s to entice passersby to stay at the Starlite Motel.

This file appears in: Diving Lady

Diving Lady

By Kristen Rund & Mark Tebeau

An iconic blonde in blue swimsuit stands at the heart of Mesa's identity. The 78 foot tall neon light lady lit up the Starlite Motel. Owners Elmo and Richard Kaesler added the sign--now a classic piece of roadside American architecture from the…