The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – The Wigwam Motel on Route 66, CA

Last Saturday night my friend, Chris Nichols, threw a party at The Wigwam on Route 66 in San Bernadino, CA. With no traffic it’s still...

June 20, 2011 by Allee Willis

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I have slept in a wigwam!

Inspired by signcollector’s post on Holbrook, Arizona’s Wigwam motel, I had to share some of my photos from Spring 2010 when I s...

by Rusty

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My Oklahoma City

From 1977 to 1983 I lived in Oklahoma. OKC is not necessarily considered an international tourist destination. In my mind, this contribu...

by Markydoodle

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Kidzaam Dentistry

On the same Rte. 66 trip, we ventured through Prescott Valley, Arizona. On the side of the highway was this colorful building which houses ...

June 19, 2011 by Rusty

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Are You SURE You’re a Window Store?

Took this photo while sitting at a red light across the street. Must be a popular place; windows are apparently sold out!...

June 18, 2011 by windupkitty

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Porcelain Soldiers.

In April I had the opportunity to visit the incomparable Fox Theater in Detroit to attend “Allee Willis Marches on Detroit!” Thi...

June 15, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Road trip!!!! Holbrook AZ Rte 66

Holbrook trading post…..its for sale!...

June 14, 2011 by signcollector

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Curved window, pedestal sink

This is the first CURVED GLASS sash window I’ve ever seen. Note the stained glass transom on top. It’s in the VFW hall whic...

June 10, 2011 by Billaurie

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Sleep in a WigWam? you need reservations!

This WigWam motel must be an internet sensation. None were available at 3pm. “unless you have a reservation” no pun intend...

by signcollector

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Meow, again

Here is the other Gato from Tonto nat. bridge!...

June 9, 2011 by signcollector

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O ‘ The Day – Road Trips, Kitties, The Batmobile and M&M Rice Crispies

Last weekend, me and Snappy P, a.k.a. Prudence Fenton, jumped into the mustache van and headed up north on a cat reconisance mission after A...

June 8, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Painted rocks-the ultimate

This Kitty-Kitsch is to be found at the Tonto Natural Bridge, just south of Payson AZ, the natural bridge ain’t bad either!...

by signcollector

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Soo-Paw Motel

Trenton. No, not Trenton, NJ. Trenton, Nebraska. 220-ish miles north-east of Denver. The S00-Paw Motel. My Grandmother to...

June 5, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Two Foxes

I loved visiting Detroit in April for the first time, and having the opportunity to attend ‘The Color Purple” at the fantastic...

June 2, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Walla Walla

I had the opportunity to travel this week to the city so nice they named it twice. Walla Walla, Washington. I kept thinking wouldn’...

May 31, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – “Here They Are Looking At You” Eyeglass Holder & LA Eyeworks

Because I spend about 80% of my day squinting at screens of various sizes and working by the glare of them at night, eyeglasses have been a ...

May 23, 2011 by Allee Willis

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My Atomic Leg! (a new tattoo)

This is a new “ink job” I had done today at “Spilt Milk Tattoo” in Hyannis, here on Cape Cod. I’ve become qu...

May 21, 2011 by denny

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AMAZING Chicken restaurant in Georgia!

This is the biggest image I could get a hold of, this was sent to me by a friend who lives in Georgia. He also wrote the following comment...

May 19, 2011 by denny

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Mold-A-Rama @ The Henry Ford

At the end of March, two of my dear friends got married, and I was a bridesmaid in their wedding in Troy, MI. Of course, being so close to...

by Nessa

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mutts hot dogs

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by john switzer

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Poodle Thermos

This is a metal thermos with pink plastic lid that originally accompanied a vinyl lunchbox (manufactured by Aladdin Industries in 1962). T...

May 18, 2011 by Michael Ely

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Not the kind of sign one sees every day…

Even though this is not necessarily kitsch,this is definitely not the kind of sign you see every day, even around here. I took this shot Mon...

by BRBill

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Piskie Garden Mevagissey Part 2

While sorting through my pictures I came across some more that I took of the Piskie Garden in Cornwall,thats my gnome I brought at the back ...

May 17, 2011 by shirlie williams

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Lady M

In front of the Montana Women’s Prison in Billings, Montana, is what I have dubbed “Lady M.” I’m personally not ...

May 14, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Vintage Ramada Inn Advert! This is SWEET!

I’ve really learned to appreciate pink....

May 13, 2011 by denny

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