Physical Los Angeles

No taste in Harbor City

Rose Motel neonFrom Eric Lynxwiler at LottaLiving.com I learned that this classic-style, fully functioning neon sign on the Rose Motel in Harbor City was taken down before Thanksigiving. It was thrown in the trash and replaced with the ho-hum plastic sign you can see after the jump.


Rose Inn



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