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Lucky Cuss Neon Survey document, September 14, 2017

Date

2017-09-14

Description

Information about the Lucky Cuss sign that sits at 3305 Fremont St.
Site address: 3305 Fremont St
Sign owner: D B N G LLC
Sign details: This property was originally the Panorama Motel, which opened in the 1950's. However, the signage later changed to fit the Lucky Cuss Motel. It was removed from the property in 2008. In 2012, the old sign was restored by the Neon Museum and placed on Las Vegas Boulevard. The replacement sign is still at the property.
Sign condition: 5 - appears to be well maintained
Sign form: Roadside pole
Sign-specific description: The sign at the property is a rectangular cabinet, with the edges at the top rounded off. The background of the cabinet is red, and the outline is blue. The words "Lucky Cuss" are white in a stylized front, and the word "Motel" in larger, block white lettering. On the side of the cabinet is the address 3305.
Sign - type of display: Neon
Sign - media: Steel
Sign environment: Property is on Fremont St, near a car dealership and other motels
Sign - date of installation: c. 2008
Sign - thematic influences: The sign does keep some of the original elements of the first sign, the 1950s era stylized font and simple outlines of neon.
Sign - artistic significance: The sign, although new, does throwback to the original's 1950s creation date.
Survey - research locations: Assessor's website, roadarch.com
Surveyor: Lauren Vaccaro
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-14
Sign keywords: Neon; Steel; Pole sign; Roadside

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Interview with Raymond Chester Harbert, February 18, 2005

Date

2005-02-18

Description

Narrator affiliation: Resident Engineer, Holmes and Narver; Program Manager, Plowshare

Text

Elizabeth Harrington Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00291

Abstract

The Elizabeth Harrington Photograph Collection (approximately 1910-1959) is comprised of black-and-white and color photographic prints and negatives. The images primarily depict the Kiwanis Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as the Potosi mine in Nevada. Other images depict early Helldorado parades, airplanes at Anderson Field (Rockwell Field), and First State Bank employees. Also included are images of locations in Las Vegas, including Las Vegas grammar schools, the El Portal Theater, El Rancho Vegas, Fremont Street, Overland Hotel, and the Old Arizona Club. Additional images include portraits of Maude Frazier, Ray Lyman, and Arthur Harrington.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino Promotional and Publicity Materials

Identifier

MS-00945

Abstract

UNLV Libraries Collection of Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino Promotional and Publicity Materials includes newspaper clippings, press kits, press releases, and promotional materials for the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, dating from 1982 to 2005.

Archival Collection