Address: 606 Powell St | Neighbourhood: Hastings-Chinatown | Established: c. 1955 | Currently: Property of MOV
Image of the Drake Hotel Exterior from 1955

Neon advertising worked perfectly for hotels like the Drake. Travelers driving by at any time of night knew exactly where to go for rest and accomodations.

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