February 25, 2006 Update: The Olde Lantern closes its doors tonight after serving Tucson since 1924.
Its owners, retiring to Houston, were unable to find a buyer to keep it open.
The building, however, will be saved as it has been purchased by the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge 385.
The dented but still jaunty lantern portion of this sign can now be seen in a small fenced lot that I think is on 18th st. east of Park Ave.
I'm so happy you got this shot before it was too late