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Slide of the Hilton Hotel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the Hilton Hotel, located on Sierra Street in Reno. The central sign for the Hilton Hotel and Casino consists of a rainbow sprouting from two pots of gold. Another sign features a lollipop and the words, "Don't be a sucker. We're posting odds on every $1 slot." The Horseshow Hotel and Casino is also visible. Site Name: Hilton Hotel Casino (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the neon sign for the Paiute Ranch Motel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Paiute Ranch Motel, located on South Virginia Street in Reno. The motel was partially destroyed in August 1986. Site Name: Paiute Ranch Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the neon sign for the Paiute Ranch Motel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Paiute Ranch Motel, located on South Virginia Street in Reno. The motel was partially destroyed in August 1986. Site Name: Paiute Ranch Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the neon sign for the Zanzibar Lounge, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Zanzibar Lounge. The illuminated sign depicts a green and yellow palm tree. Site Name: Zanzibar Lounge (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the Merry Wink Motel sign, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Merry Wink Motel, located on South Virginia Street in Reno. The sign depicts a the head of a winking man in a top hat. Site Name: Merry Wink Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the Merry Wink Motel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Merry Wink Motel, located on South Virginia Street in Reno. The sign depicts a the head of a winking man in a top hat. Site Name: Merry Wink Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the neon sign for the Merry Wink Motel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Merry Wink Motel, located on South Virginia Street in Reno. The sign depicts a the head of a winking man in a top hat. Site Name: Merry Wink Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the neon sign for the El Rancho South Motel, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the El Rancho South Motel, possibly located in Reno. Site Name: El Rancho Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the neon sign for the Sun Cafe, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Sun Cafe, located on South Virginia Street in Reno. The red and white sign reads: "Sun Cafe;" "American Food, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner;" and "Chinese Food." Site Name: Sun Cafe (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the neon sign for the Sun Cafe, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Sun Cafe, located on South Virginia Street in Reno. The illuminated sign features an outline of the sun. Site Name: Sun Cafe (Reno, Nev.)

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