Information about the Fishers Inn Motel sign that sits at 3565 Boulder Hwy. Site address: 3565 Boulder Hwy Sign owner: Maiya LLC Sign details: The construction of the motel was in 1963. This location was previously the Comet Motel but the Fisher's bought it in 1987 and changed the name to Fisher's Inn Motel. Sign condition: 5 - received new paint in 2017 Sign form: Raised roadside sign Sign-specific description: This sign has a thin white steel beam base with plastic backlit sign that currently advertises ESPN, HBO, Over 150 channels and Free Wifi. Above the reader board is a rectangular (but has a curved portion to the top of it) blue sign that states "FI" on top in a cursive font, underneath in a block white font states "A Fisher's Inn". Underneath "A Fisher's Inn" there is are big yellow "MOTEL" block font letters with a simple "No Vacancy" skeletal neon beneath it. At night the "FI" illuminates yellow, "A Fisher's Inn" green, " MOTEL" red, "NO VACANCY" is blue, but on the top portion of the sign there is white skeletal neon in the shape of possibly a Fisherman's hat. Sign - type of display: Neon and backlit plastic sign Sign - media: Steel and plastic Sign - non-neon treatments: Backlit plastic sign Sign environment: This motel is on Boulder Highway, close to the 515 and is near other motels and car sales lots. Sign - date of installation: c. 1987 Sign - date of redesign/move: 2017 painted blue when it used to be green Sign - artistic significance: There's a good use of multiple colors on this sign. As well as repurposing older signs from previous property has been a major trend for signs in Vegas. Good example of skeletal neon. Survey - research locations: Assessor's website Survey - research notes: Bookings website gives hotel info https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/a-fishers- inn-motel.html Surveyor: Emily Fellmer Survey - date completed: 2017-09-16 Sign keywords: Neon; Backlit; Plastic; Steel; Roadside
Information about the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino sign that sits at 129 E Fremont St. Site name: Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Site address: 129 E Fremont St Sign owner: Landry's INC Sign details: This location opened in 1946 by Guy McAfee, a vice captain with the LAPD. It was bought by Steve Wynn in 1973 and remodeled in 1984. Sign condition: 5- their sign has stayed in good condition since its installation Sign form: Architectural Sign-specific description: Their original concept was an old west cowboy theme and design with a Gold rush inspiration. Steve Wynn remodeled for a modest, modern design to the building almost abandoning the original design and theme. Currently there are many logos of "GOLDEN NUGGET" channeled letters containing incandescent light bulbs that have some exterior skeletal neon surrounding the letters. There are also LED lights surrounding most of the top of the first floor of the building. Also above the entrances there is a satin-like metallic gold material. Sign - type of display: Incandescent, LED and some neon Sign - media: Steel Sign - non-neon treatments: Metallic gold material above entrances Sign animation: Flashing Incandescent light bulbs Sign environment: Located Downtown Las Vegas in the hearth of the Fremont Street Experience, across from Binion's and the Four Queens. Sign manufacturer: AD-ART(1988) Sign - date of installation: 1988 Sign - date of redesign/move: Mid 1980's Steve Wynn remodeled from the YESCO Kermit Wayne 1961 design to the current facade is installed between 1984-87 Sign - thematic influences: The Gold coloring in the lights and the metallic section of the sign above their entrance showcase their modern twist on their old theme. Survey - research locations: Ad Art contact, Charles Banard's The Magic Sign, Neon Museum tour outline , Vintage Vegas Website http://vintagelasvegas.com/search/Golden+Nugget Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond Survey - date completed: 2017-09-08 Sign keywords: Architectural; Incandescent; LED; Neon; Steel; Flashing