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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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Temple Beth Sholom Records

Identifier

MS-00711

Abstract

The records of Temple Beth Sholom date from 1945 to 2015 and include scrapbooks, photographs, bulletins, meeting minutes, by-laws, correspondence, and publications. The collection contains documentation of the Board of Directors, the Sisterhood, the Men's Club, the history of the congregation, events held by the temple, and construction of the temple building in Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Audio clip from interview with Michael Saltman, December 16, 2014

Date

2014-12-16

Description

Part of an interview with Michael Saltman on December 16, 2014. In this clip, Saltman talks about his business partner, Larry Larkin, and their development of shopping centers and apartment complexes in Las Vegas.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter "Hodegos" report

Date

1998

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Photographs of Piero's Italian Cuisine sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 4, 2017

Date

2017-04-04
2017-08-20

Description

The Piero's Italian Cuisine sign sits near the Las Vegas Strip at 355 Convention Center Drive. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Data Sheet.
Site address: 355 Convention Center Dr
Sign owner: Freddie Glusman
Sign details: Opened 1982, and was originally located on Karen Avenue. In 1987 the restaurant was moved to its current location on Convention Center Drive. This location claims to have an old time Vegas Rat Pack vibe. It has become a popular spot for Politicians and Mobsters
Sign condition: 5- Still in very good condition, looks nearly new
Sign form: Pylon and sign on building
Sign-specific description: On the building and the pylon sign the word "Piero's" is in white channeled neon letters in a fancy swirled font. The Pylon sign has a red background, and underneath the main logo states, " Italian Cuisine- Fresh Fish- Piano Bar" in red skeletal neon. On the building there is a red steel sign that states "Italian cuisine- Osso Bucco- Steaks- chops -Fresh Fish - Florida Stone Crab" all in white skeletal neon.
Sign - type of display: Neon
Sign - media: Steel
Sign environment: On Paradise Road and Convention Center drive next to a Las Vegas Marriott.
Sign - thematic influences: This sign showcases the use of both skeletal neon and channeled letters which gives an interesting contrast to their sign.
Sign - artistic significance: The script they use for their main logo sets the tone for the restaurant as being fancy and fine dining.
Survey - research locations: Piero's website http://pieroscuisine.com/ and photos of the property.
Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-20
Sign keywords: Pylon; Neon; Steel; Building-front design; Backlit

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