Misc. Salem #21: Rock-n-Rogers 50’s Diner

3235 Market Street NE

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner on February 27, 2006

There are two Rock-n-Rogers Diners in Salem. The first location opened in 1987; I'm not sure if it was this location (originally built in 1961) or the other one.

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner on September 17, 2006

In any case, this location features a sign made out of a pink 1959 Cadillac six-window four-door sedan, and I can't resist car signs.

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner Sign on September 17, 2006

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner Sign on September 17, 2006

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner Sign on September 17, 2006

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner Sign on September 17, 2006

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner Sign on September 17, 2006

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner Sign on September 17, 2006

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner Sign on September 17, 2006

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner Sign on September 17, 2006

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner Sign on September 17, 2006

Rock-N-Rogers 50’s Diner Sign on September 17, 2006

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Longview #41: Chinese Village

3061 Ocean Beach Highway

Chinese Village Sign on September 5, 2005.

I have a soft spot for cars on signs. This 1936 Ford Tudor Sedan at the Chinese Village was placed here in the 1970s when the restaurant was called Bonnie and Clyde's, which closed in the late 1980s. Chinese Village closed in September 2009. The car was practically a Longview landmark until it was removed from the sign on February 27, 2010 and subsequently donated to the local Unique Tin Car Club. The club plans to restore the car.

Related Links:
Chinese Village at the Cowlitz County Parcel Search
Classic Ford lowered from perch along Ocean Beach Highway from The Daily News
Unique Tin to restore Bonnie & Clyde's Car from The Daily News

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