Creative Photo Designs

New Gallery - Motel Signs

We have added a new gallery, "Motel Signs" to the main Creative Photo Designs web site. It features 1950's and 1960's period style architectural signage from Mom and Pop motels across the U.S. Click here for additional images.

Roadside Attractions - Update

The CPDupdate "Roadside Attractions" Gallery has been updated with a few new images including this one of the Flamingo Motel. Located in the Wisconsin Dells, WI, it is a classic example of the "Doo Wop Architecture of the mid-1950's. The flamingo is the largest fiberglass flamingo in the world.

Night Owl Drive In

"Night Owl Drive In" has beed added to the Roadside Attractions Gallery on the main Creative Photo Designs web site. The Night Owl is located on Layton Ave. in Milwaukee, WI.

Evergreen Motel

We have updated the main Creative Photo Designs web site Roadside Attractions Gallery with the image "Evergreen Motel". Taken by Mark Bertieri the motel is located in the Wisconsin Dells, WI. The images was created using HDR (High Dynamic Range) software.

The Varsity

We have added the image "The Varsity" to our Roadside Attractions Gallery. The restaurant is hughly popular with the residents of Atlanta, GA. Fashioned after a old mom and pop diner it even has drive-up service just like the old days. A great place for some southern hospitality. Image contributed by Mark R. Bertieri.

Chicago from the Amtrak

We have added the image, "Chicago from the Amtrak" to our Roadside Attractions Gallery. It was taken by Mark Bertieri this past summer on the Amtrak from Milwaukee to Chicago.

Golf Shack

We have added the image "Golf Shack" to both our main web site and here on CPDupdate.com to our Roadside Attractions Gallery.

Flamingo Motel

We have added the image "Flamingo Motel" to both our main web site and here on CPDupdate.com to our Roadside Attractions Gallery.

Sherman Perk Coffee Shop

We have added this image of the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop to the CPDupdate.com Roadside Attractions Collection. The Sherman Perk Coffee Shop is located at 4924 W. Roosevelt Dr. in Milwaukee, WI. This former gas station is a classic example of Streamline Moderne architecture, a late branch of the Art Deco style. For more information on this wonderful building and its history, check out the following links....

http://www.temco-llc.com/sherman_perk.htm
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hp/buildings/restorations/copeland.asp

Motels and Signs

We have updated both Roadside Attractions Gallery with recent images from our visit to Door County, WI. This image of an abandoned gas station was actually taken in Algoma, WI on the way to Door County.