Banner unveiling speakers at the Berkley Square Historic District: Esther Langston, Juana Leia Jordan, Ricki Barlow, Joseph Watson, Jarmilla McMillan Arnold.

Speakers at banner unveiling in the Berkley Square neighborhood of Las Vegas, February 9, 2013. Left to right: Esther Langston, Juana Leia Jordan, Joseph Watson, Ricki Barlow.

Artist Joseph Watson talks about designing the banners for the Berkley Square Historic District at the banner unveiling, February 9, 2013.

Councilman Ricki Barlow talks to the crowd assembled for the unveiling of the banners commemorating Berkley Square as a Historic District in Las Vegas, February 9, 2013.

Dr. Esther Langston speaks to those who came to celebrate the Berkley Square banner unveiling, February 9, 2013.

Ricki Barlow introduces Berkley Square Neighborhood President Ruth D'Hondt at the banner unveiling event, February 9, 2013.

Community leaders and members of Historic Preservation Committee are recognized for their support of the effort to recognize Berkley Square as a Historic District. (L-R) Lisa Staminis, Office of Cultural Affairs; Claytee White, UNLV Oral History Research Center; Councilman Ricki Barlow; Jack Levine, real estate; Courtney Mooney, City of Las Vegas and Jarmilla McMillan Arnold, community member.