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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 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 Hacienda del Sol, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Hacienda del Sol Mexican Restaurant and Cantina. The illuminated sign features a colorful parrot. Site Name: Hacienda del Sol (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the Thunderbird Hotel, Las Vegas, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

The twilight view of the Thunderbird Hotel, now defunct, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Transcribed onto the neon sign: "Joan Merrill, Ray English, Trini & Manolo, Dansations, Chuck Gould & His Orch."

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