The Stratosphere Casino, Hotel and Tower sits north of the Las Vegas Strip at 2000 South Las Vegas Boulevard. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Data Sheet. Site address: 2000 S Las Vegas Blvd Sign owner: American Casino and Entertainment Properties Sign details: This location was the site of Bob Stupak's Vegas World that opened in 1979. The Stratosphere opening in this location in 1996, the Stratosphere includes the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States. Developed by Bob Stupak, the Stratosphere was meant to be a landmark for the city of Las Vegas. As the years progressed, plans for restaurants and thrill rides came to fruition and the hotel now boasts several popular attractions. From 1996 to 2010, the Stratosphere went through bankruptcy, remodeling, renovations, additions, and new ownership. The current owner, American Casino and Entertainment Properties, also owns three other properties in the Las Vegas area. Sign condition: About 4-5, appears to have relatively low damage, if any Sign form: Porte cochere near main entrance Sign-specific description: Stratopshere in orange neon, three vertical, squiggly lines (red, blue) pointing up toward triangular shape; second neon sign on right side of front facade, "Stratopshere" in orange, overlaid on top of blue cloud shape and orange, poles Sign - type of display: Neon and plastic back lit sign Sign - media: Steel and Electronic Media Screen Sign - non-neon treatments: Electronic Media Screen and plastic back lit sign Sign animation: Flashing for the design behind their logo on their sign Sign environment: Located on the North end of the strip on Sahara, just across the street from the SLS Casino. Sign architect of record: Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill Sign - date of installation: Circa 1996 around opening Sign - date of redesign/move: Around 2014/15 the background colors of the sign switched from a blue sky color to a pink/purple design. Sign - thematic influences: Design similar to radio transmission towers; Stupak compared his design to Eiffel Tower and Space Needle (Seattle). Survey - research locations: Stratosphere website http://www.stratospherehotel.com/?&mkwid=s0JHs4Hf3_dc&pcrid=102775265532&pkw=stratosphere%20las%20vegas&pmt=p&gclid=CjwKCAjwhOvPBRBxEiwAx2nhLp_Mtg7n6c-FUkbwYgY8MD3TJzgUWEp4WX1IgzePUlk1y-Rat_wmexoCJs8QAvD_BwE, recorder's office, Assessor's page Survey - research notes: The top of the Stratosphere has blinking lights, but it is not confirmed if they are LED or Neon. Surveyor: Carlyle Constantino Survey - date completed: 2017-07-12 Sign keywords: Porte-cochère; Neon; Plastic; Steel; Flashing; Video screen; Incandescent
B-roll of Fremont street and neon signs at night, and Neon Museum plaques that describe the signs. Signs include Hacienda Horse and Rider; Aladdin Lamp; the Chief Hotel Court; "Andy Anderson," the Anderson Dairy mascot; the Red Barn; the Flame Restaurant; Dot's Flowers; and Wedding Information. Original media BetacamSP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Daytime and nighttime views of the Venetian sign on the Strip. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Data Sheet. Site name: Venetian (Las Vegas, Nev.) Site address: 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd Sign owner: Las Vegas Sands, Inc., Sheldon Adelson Sign details: The Venetian utilizes very little signage at all ad relies heavily on the architecture and themed environment which it creates for its advertisements. Sign condition: Structure 5 Surface 5 Lighting 5 Sign form: Pylon Sign-specific description: The signage for the Venetian Hotel and Casino is limited to an architecturally integrated sign on the north end of the property, The structure is essentially a giant arch which supports two levels which hold the signage. The arch which rises out of the roof of a building has six columns on its western most exposed edge, at the base. Each section of the pylon, is flanked by sets of four columns. The top sections legs prove to be shorter, being that they are supports for crown of smaller arches. Each flanking arcade is capped with a pointing spire. The top cabinet is an internally lot log for the Venetian. Sign - type of display: Backlit; Ambient Sign - media: Steel; Plastic; Masonry Sign environment: The Venetian is quite successful in creating an environment since the entire facade creates wrapping arms of architecture, ambiently lit. The ornate quatrefoils, details columns and capitals form walls of joined elements and design rotations, that turn endlessly upon one another. The giant towers perching statuary high above the pedestrians head leave those who wander near the Venetian constantly looking up. Whether in the day or night hours, the Venetians plaza creates a environment which is pedestrian friendly. Sign designer: The Stubbins Association Sign - date of installation: 1998 Sign - thematic influences: The theme surrounding the Venetian is suggested strongly in the name of the property as well. The architecture is modeled after that seen in the city of Venice, Italy, and stays true to the form regardless of the configuration of the collection. It falls into the category of property which is themed after a city, particularly that of European origin. Such other examples include the Paris and the Bellagio. Surveyor: Joshua Cannaday Survey - date completed: 2002 Sign keywords: Pylon; Backlit; Steel; Plastic; Masonry