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

A marker welcomes drivers to D Street in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

Courtney Mooney, Historic Preservation Officer for City of Las Vegas, is interviewed by the media during the unveiling of the banners in the Berkley Square neighborhood of Las Vegas, February 9, 2013.

Jarmilla McMillan-Arnold talks about growing up in early Las Vegas at the unveiling of the banners for the Berkley Square Historic District in Las Vegas, February 9, 2013.

Joseph Watson, banner artist, addresses the crowd at the Berkley Square Historic District in Las Vegas, February 9, 2013.