The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirable signs and debris on the route to Zion. This is a view from west of the town of Virgin, Utah looking north, West Temple in the distance (left) and Rockville Mountain (right).
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The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirab
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Zion National Park, Code: ZION
Zion National Park, Utah
NPS Museum Catalog Number : ZION 9402
NPS Museum Accession Number : ZION-00768
Zion Legacy HPC Database Number : HPC-008190
20160822
02/07/1963
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Carl E. Jepson
Person: Museum Curator
Organization: Zion National Park
Position: Museum Curator
Address: Zion National Park, State Route 9, Springdale, UT 84767
Email: zion_museum@nps.gov

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Roadside signs near Zion. 'A collection of cars, trucks and tractors in the parking area in front of the 101 Ranch service station. Limited space between station and Highway 15 [State Route 15, now State Route 9].'

Roadside signs near Zion. 'A collection of cars, trucks and tractors in the parking area in front of the 101 Ranch service station. Limited space between station and Highway 15 [State Route 15, now State Route 9].' ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 938

Junk at 101 Ranch, along State Route 15 (now State Route 9), approach road to Zion.

Junk at 101 Ranch, along State Route 15 (now State Route 9), approach road to Zion. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9388 ; ZION 9388

Signs and a collection of old cars and trucks at the 101 Ranch. On State Route 15 (now state Route 9) the approach road to Zion.

Signs and a collection of old cars and trucks at the 101 Ranch. On State Route 15 (now state Route 9) the approach road to Zion. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9389 ; ZION 9389

Signs and junk at 101 Ranch, along State Route 15 (now State Route 9), approach road to Zion. Materials retrieved from United States Air Force (USAF) Hurricane Supersonic Research Site on Hurricane Mesa, Coleman Engineering Company.

Signs and junk at 101 Ranch, along State Route 15 (now State Route 9), approach road to Zion. Materials retrieved from United States Air Force (USAF) Hurricane Supersonic Research Site on Hurricane Mesa, Coleman Engineering Company. ; ZION Museum and Archi

A portion of the roadside junk lining State Route 15 (now state Route 9) at the 101 Ranch service station. Rocket sleds from United States Air Force (USAF) Hurricane Supersonic Research Site on Hurricane Mesa, surplus materials from the Coleman Engineering Company .

A portion of the roadside junk lining State Route 15 (now state Route 9) at the 101 Ranch service station. Rocket sleds from United States Air Force (USAF) Hurricane Supersonic Research Site on Hurricane Mesa, surplus materials from the Coleman Engineering

Signs and junk at 101 Ranch, along State Route 15 (now State Route 9), approaching road to Zion.

Signs and junk at 101 Ranch, along State Route 15 (now State Route 9), approaching road to Zion. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9393 ; ZION 9393

The Grandma's signs on State Route 15 (now State Route 9), black on yellow signs at almost every turn from Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park and the Mohawk Motel sign. Photo was taken on the flats west of Virgin and looking north toward the park for proposed clean up of the undesirable signs and debris along the route to Zion National Park.

The Grandma's signs on State Route 15 (now State Route 9), black on yellow signs at almost every turn from Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park and the Mohawk Motel sign. Photo was taken on the flats west of Virgin and looking north toward the park for propo

The Grandma's signs and other signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9). Grandma's signs were black on yellow and at almost every turn from Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. Photos were taken to documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove the undesirable signs and debris. This view north from below the town of Virgin, Utah. West Temple in the distance on the right.

The Grandma's signs and other signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9). Grandma's signs were black on yellow and at almost every turn from Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. Photos were taken to documentation for the proposed clean up project to r

Grandma's signs on State Route 15 (now State Route 9), black on yellow signs at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. This sign was at the west end of Rockville and reads 'Something different rough or polished Grandma's rock shop'. These photos were taken as documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove undesirable signs and debris on the route to Zion National Park.

Grandma's signs on State Route 15 (now State Route 9), black on yellow signs at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. This sign was at the west end of Rockville and reads 'Something different rough or polished Grandma's rock shop

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirable signs and debris on the route to Zion. This is a view from west of the town of Virgin, Utah looking north, West Temple in the distance (left) and Rockville Mountain (right).

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirab

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirable signs and debris on the route to Zion. This is a view from west of the town of Virgin, Utah looking north, West Temple in the distance (left) and Rockville Mountain (right).

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirab

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirable signs and debris on the route to Zion. This is a view from west of the town of Virgin, Utah looking north, West Temple in the distance (left) and Rockville Mountain (right).

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirab

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirable signs and debris on the route to Zion. This is a view from west of the town of Virgin, Utah looking north, West Temple in the distance (left) and Rockville Mountain (right).

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirab

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirable signs and debris on the route to Zion. This is a view from west of the town of Virgin, Utah looking north, West Temple in the distance (left) and Rockville Mountain (right).

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirab

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirable signs and debris on the route to Zion. This is a view from west of the town of Virgin, Utah looking north, West Temple in the distance (left) and Rockville Mountain (right).

The Grandma's signs on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9), the black on yellow signs were at almost every turn from below Virgin, Utah to Zion National Park. These photos were taken as documentation to the proposed clean up project to remove undesirab

A Grandma's Kitchen and Motel sign on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9). The Grandma's signs were black on yellow and at least one was visible at almost every turn from Virgin, Utah to Zion. These photographs were used as documentation for the proposed cleanup of undesirable signs and debris along the route to Zion. This sign reads: 'You are now in Mormon country any questions?'

A Grandma's Kitchen and Motel sign on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9). The Grandma's signs were black on yellow and at least one was visible at almost every turn from Virgin, Utah to Zion. These photographs were used as documentation for the propos

A Grandma's Kitchen and Motel sign on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9). The Grandma's signs were black on yellow and at least one was visible at almost every turn from Virgin, Utah to Zion. These photographs were used as documentation for the proposed cleanup of undesirable signs and debris along the route to Zion. This sign reads: 'You are now in Mormon country any questions?'

A Grandma's Kitchen and Motel sign on Utah State Route 15 (now State Route 9). The Grandma's signs were black on yellow and at least one was visible at almost every turn from Virgin, Utah to Zion. These photographs were used as documentation for the propos

Roadside signs in Springdale, obsolete signs. Image is of an old building with sign on side 'If you like our town tell your friends, if not tell us.'

Roadside signs in Springdale, obsolete signs. Image is of an old building with sign on side 'If you like our town tell your friends, if not tell us.' ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9408 ; ZION 9408

Roadside signs in Springdale, obsolete signs of Hardy Jr. Supermarket and distance to Sinclair service station.

Roadside signs in Springdale, obsolete signs of Hardy Jr. Supermarket and distance to Sinclair service station. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9409 ; ZION 9409

Roadside signs in Springdale, obsolete signs of Hardy Jr. Supermarket.

Roadside signs in Springdale, obsolete signs of Hardy Jr. Supermarket. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9410 ; ZION 9410

Roadside signs in Springdale, Terrace Brook Lodge sign and blank billboard. Formerly the Southwest Handcrafts.

Roadside signs in Springdale, Terrace Brook Lodge sign and blank billboard. Formerly the Southwest Handcrafts. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image zion 9411 ; ZION 9411

Roadside signs in Springdale. Obsolete signs of Hardy Jr. Supermarket. (tourist supplies, frozen foods, fresh meats, opposite Mormon church. Image also shows road construction.

Roadside signs in Springdale. Obsolete signs of Hardy Jr. Supermarket. (tourist supplies, frozen foods, fresh meats, opposite Mormon church. Image also shows road construction. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image zion 9412 ; ZION 9412

Interpretive sign prepared and erected by the Zion Canyon Lion's Club at an important viewpoint on approach to Zion National Park.

Interpretive sign prepared and erected by the Zion Canyon Lion's Club at an important viewpoint on approach to Zion National Park. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image zion 9413 ; ZION 9413

Roadside signs in Springdale, Zion Rest Motel.

Roadside signs in Springdale, Zion Rest Motel. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image zion 9414 ; ZION 9414

Roadside signs in Springdale. Zion Rest Motel and Texaco signs.

Roadside signs in Springdale. Zion Rest Motel and Texaco signs. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image zion 9415 ; ZION 9415

Roadside signs in Springdale. Texaco sign next to a fire hydrant.

Roadside signs in Springdale. Texaco sign next to a fire hydrant. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image zion 9416 ; ZION 9416

Roadside signs in Springdale. Allred's Cafe. Proposed clean-up of approach to Zion National Park.

Roadside signs in Springdale. Allred's Cafe. Proposed clean-up of approach to Zion National Park. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image zion 9417 ; ZION 9417

Roadside signs in Springdale. Allred's Cafe and Terrace Brook Lodge.

Roadside signs in Springdale. Allred's Cafe and Terrace Brook Lodge. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image zion 9418 ; ZION 9418

Roadside signs in Springdale, Allred's Motel.

Roadside signs in Springdale, Allred's Motel. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image zion 9419 ; ZION 9419

Roadside signs in Springdale. Canyon Motel 'Sleep in the shadow of the Watchman. 1-1/2 mi on your left. Cool shady family units'.

Roadside signs in Springdale. Canyon Motel 'Sleep in the shadow of the Watchman. 1-1/2 mi on your left. Cool shady family units'. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9420 ; ZION 9420

Roadside signs in Springdale. Canyon Motel, Terrace Brook Lodge, Allred's Cafe.

Roadside signs in Springdale. Canyon Motel, Terrace Brook Lodge, Allred's Cafe. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9421 ; ZION 9421

Roadside signs in Springdale. Driftwood Lodge and Restaurant 'Best Western Motel'

Roadside signs in Springdale. Driftwood Lodge and Restaurant 'Best Western Motel' ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9422 ; ZION 9422

Roadside signs in Springdale. Driftwood Lodge and Restaurant 'Best Western Motel'

Roadside signs in Springdale. Driftwood Lodge and Restaurant 'Best Western Motel' ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9423 ; ZION 9423

Roadside signs in Springdale. Several signs on turn of road - Driftwood Lodge and others.

Roadside signs in Springdale. Several signs on turn of road - Driftwood Lodge and others. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9424 ; ZION 9424

Roadside signs in Springdale, Utah Parks Company - Zion Lodge and Inn.

Roadside signs in Springdale, Utah Parks Company - Zion Lodge and Inn. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9425 ; ZION 9425

Roadside signs in Springdale. Utah Parks Company sign for Standard Stations, Inc. service station. 'Clean restrooms just inside Zion gate.'

Roadside signs in Springdale. Utah Parks Company sign for Standard Stations, Inc. service station. 'Clean restrooms just inside Zion gate.' ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9426 ; ZION 9426

Authorized signs on road through Springdale: highway info sign and Grandma's signs.

Authorized signs on road through Springdale: highway info sign and Grandma's signs. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9429 ; ZION 9429

Roadside signs in Springdale. Zican Lodge

Roadside signs in Springdale. Zican Lodge; sign near South Entrance, lodge located near East Entrance. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9430 ; ZION 9430

Roadside signs on State Route 15 (now State Route 9) in Springdale. Group of signs about 200 yards from South Entrance to park, across the highway from Zionville Market and Motel. Photographs for documentation for proposed clean up of undesirable signage and debris on the access route to Zion National Park.

Roadside signs on State Route 15 (now State Route 9) in Springdale. Group of signs about 200 yards from South Entrance to park, across the highway from Zionville Market and Motel. Photographs for documentation for proposed clean up of undesirable signage a

Roadside signs on State Route 15 (now State Route 9) in Springdale. Group of signs about 200 yards from South Entrance to park, across the highway from Zionville Market and Motel. Photographs for documentation for proposed clean up of undesirable signage and debris on the access route to Zion National Park.

Roadside signs on State Route 15 (now State Route 9) in Springdale. Group of signs about 200 yards from South Entrance to park, across the highway from Zionville Market and Motel. Photographs for documentation for proposed clean up of undesirable signage a

The roadside signs in Springdale signs just outside South Entrance on State Route 15 (State Route 9) approximately 200 yards south of park. For documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove undesirable signs and debris on the access route to Zion National Park.

The roadside signs in Springdale signs just outside South Entrance on State Route 15 (State Route 9) approximately 200 yards south of park. For documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove undesirable signs and debris on the access route to Zi

Roadside signs in Springdale on State Route 15 (now State Route 9) an array of signs near Zionville market approximately 200 yards south west of the park entrance. For documentation for the proposed cleanup project for the removal of undesirable signs and debris on the main access route to Zion National Park.

Roadside signs in Springdale on State Route 15 (now State Route 9) an array of signs near Zionville market approximately 200 yards south west of the park entrance. For documentation for the proposed cleanup project for the removal of undesirable signs and

Roadside signs in Springdale on State Route 15 (now State Route 9) Grandma's signs and others just south of park entrance. For documentation of proposed clean up project of undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park.

Roadside signs in Springdale on State Route 15 (now State Route 9) Grandma's signs and others just south of park entrance. For documentation of proposed clean up project of undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park. ; Z

Roadside signs in Springdale on State Route 15 (now State Route 9) Grandma's signs and others just south of park entrance. For documentation of proposed clean up project of undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park.

Roadside signs in Springdale on State Route 15 (now State Route 9) Grandma's signs and others just south of park entrance. For documentation of proposed clean up project of undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park. ; Z

Roadside signs in Springdale. Reverse side of signs seen by visitors on approach to Zion signs.

Roadside signs in Springdale. Reverse side of signs seen by visitors on approach to Zion signs. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9438 ; ZION 9438

The roadside signs in Springdale, 'Kanab - the Little Hollywood of Utah' - rear view of sign.

The roadside signs in Springdale, 'Kanab - the Little Hollywood of Utah' - rear view of sign. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9439 ; ZION 9439

The roadside signs in Springdale, 'Kanab - the Little Hollywood of Utah' - rear view of sign.

The roadside signs in Springdale, 'Kanab - the Little Hollywood of Utah' - rear view of sign. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9440 ; ZION 9440

Helicopter signs - scattered over most of southern Utah. Obnoxious signs and noise intrusion over residential area and campground.

Helicopter signs - scattered over most of southern Utah. Obnoxious signs and noise intrusion over residential area and campground. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image zion 9441 ; ZION 9441

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove all undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park.

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove all undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park.

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove all undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park.

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove all undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park.

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove all undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park.

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove all undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park.

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up project to remove all undesirable signs and debris along the main access route to Zion National Park.

The black on yellow Grandma's signs along State Route 15 (now State Route 9) south of Springdale. Signs were at every turn and straight-a-way from Virgin, Utah to the park's South Entrance. These photos were used as documentation for the proposed clean up

Array of signs at Grandma's in Springdale.

Array of signs at Grandma's in Springdale. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9449 ; ZION 9449

Array of signs at Grandma's in Springdale.

Array of signs at Grandma's in Springdale. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9450 ; ZION 9450

Grandma's signs on State Route 15 (now State Route 9), black on yellow at almost every turn from Virgin, Utah to Zion. Photo was taken to document the proposed cleanup project to remove undesirable signs and debris. This sign reads 'While you absorb incomparable breath taking views.' Rockville Mountain in the far distance.

Grandma's signs on State Route 15 (now State Route 9), black on yellow at almost every turn from Virgin, Utah to Zion. Photo was taken to document the proposed cleanup project to remove undesirable signs and debris. This sign reads 'While you absorb incomp