FRONTIER TAVERN Neon and hand painted signs of covered wagons dotted the landscape of Roadside America, These signs advertised cafes, saloons, bars and motels in the beginning of the mid-century. The Covered Wagon, which was also known as the Prairie Schooner, was a true icon of the Western migration of the early part of the 19th century. A time when many families were traveling to California and Oregon hoping that they might be part of the Gold Rush and striking it rich was just upon the horizon. The covered wagon could hold usually five people, but unless they were small children or the elderly, most people preferred to walk, the ride was very uncomfortable