Bristol, Virginia: Vintage Roadside Signs at Self-Storage
The owners of a self-storage facility turned their property into a mini-museum of vintage roadside signs, but as of 2021 many of them have been sold.
RC's Mini-Self-Storage
- Address:
- 16038 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA
- Directions:
- RC's Mini-Self-Storage. I-81 exit 10. Drive west toward US Hwy 11, then turn right (north). You'll see the self-storage facility with its retro signs about a half-mile north, on the right.
- Hours:
- M-F 9-5, Sa 9-1. Gated after hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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A lot of the signs have been sold off. I spoke to the owner and she said that they wanted to build a house and to help finance it, they sold off a lot of the signs. There aren't many left.
[Max Chester, 10/14/2021]Stop by during business hours or you can only view from the street. Which is kind of a shame.
[Ml, 06/07/2015]
This is a must for the off-the-beaten-path traveler. What you see from the front is only the tip of the iceberg; this place has two complete, relocated gas stations in the rear of the facility. Americana kitsch at its best.
[Michael C Green, 10/26/2013]This is not your typical storage lot. The owner of this establishment has been collecting and restoring old commercial signs from a bygone era, including the Robert E Lee Motel and the Summit Drive In. He is also collecting old cars, on display on the lot, and for a special treat, visit the main office - decked out like a 1950s kitchen.
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The grounds of the self-storage facility are home to a number of lovingly restored vintage signs from local businesses, including the Summit Drive-In Theatre and the Robert E. Lee Motel.