Austin Motel neon sign and motor court architecture

The Austin Motel at 1220 S Congress Ave is a 1930s-era motor court notable for its large neon sign and preserved mid-century commercial architecture on South Congress. The property has been a distinctive element of the South Congress cultural corridor and is frequently photographed as part of the neighborhood's visual identity. It operates as a boutique motel with on-site businesses that capitalize on the site's historic roadside character.