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Photographs of Mermaids Casino signs, Las Vegas (Nev.), June 24, 2016

Date

2016-06-24
2016-09-09

Description

The now permanently closed Mermaids Casino sits at 32 Fremont Street at the Fremont Street Experience. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survery Data Sheet.
Site address: 32 Fremont St
Sign owner: Derek and Greg Stevens
Sign details: Shutdown in 2016, opened briefly June 28th, 2017 for 8 hours to abide by gambling license law, was torn down shortly after. 2.76 acre lot, originally built in 1949.
Sign condition: Signage was removed from building during deconstruction
Sign form: Decorated shed
Sign-specific description: Covering all the sides of the Mermaids facing Fremont street, gives the feel of New Orleans during Mardi Gras with its bright vibrant colors, drums, maracas, and other items. Skeleton neon was used to accentuate features of the sign like details in the drums, outlining the word "Mermaids", and a good portion of the sign was internally lit as well. Giant TV screen hung in the middle at the corner of the building, giant Sun shaped pinata thing above the TV screen adding more to the theme.
Sign - type of display: Neon, LED screen
Sign - media: Steel and fiberglass
Sign - non-neon treatments: LED screen
Sign animation: Animated with an LED TV screen and some neon would flash on and off
Sign environment: Downtown on Fremont Street, part of the Experience. Surrounded by other casinos and gift stores.
Sign - date of installation: c. 1999
Sign - date of redesign/move: Torn down Summer 2017
Sign - thematic influences: Southern party themed, Mardi Gras.
Sign - artistic significance: American South and Mardi Gras.
Survey - research locations: Vital Vegas, Assessor's website
Surveyor: Danny Jacobs
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-09
Sign keywords: Neon; Steel; Fiberglass; Flashing; Video screen; Sculptural

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Photograph of Howard Hughes and others with a XH-17 helicopter, Culver City, California, October 23, 1952

Date

1952-10-23

Description

Howard Hughes (second from left) standing in front of the experimental helicopter XH-17, Flying Crane in October 1952. From left to right: Rea Hopper, Director of the Aeronautical Division, Hughes Aircraft Company; Howard Hughes; Clyde Jones, Director of Engineering, Hughes Tool Company Aeronautical Division; Warren Reed, Assistant; Colonel Carl E. Jackson, Air Research and Development Headquarters, Baltimore; Gale J. Moore, Pilot; and Chal Bowen, Flight Engineer/Co-pilot.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes with a group of men in front of the XH-17 helicopter, Culver City, California, October 23, 1952

Date

1952

Description

Howard Hughes (second from left) standing in front of the experimental helicopter XH-17, Flying Crane, with others (from left to right): Rea Hopper, Director of the Aeronautical Division, Hughes Aircraft Company; Hughes; Clyde Jones, Director of Engineering, Hughes Tool Company Aeronautical Division; Warren Reed, Assistant; Colonel Carl E. Jackson, Air Research and Development Headquarters, Baltimore; Gale J. Moore, Pilot; possibly Chal Bowen, Flight Engineer/Co-pilot, and an unidentified man, October 23, 1952.

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Photographs of LV Tattoo, Las Vegas (Nev.), March 3, 2017

Date

2017-03-03
2017-08-31

Description

LV Tattoo sits at 25 East Fremont Street inside the Fremont Street Experience. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Sheet.
Site address: 25 Fremont St
Sign owner: Johnny Law
Sign details: The original construction year of the building was 1940. This tattoo parlor was opened by Johnny Law in the 2000s , and Johnny also doubles as a tattoo artist at this property as well. There are about 9 main tattoo artists and piercers at this parlor that is housed in the Fremont Street Experience. Since they are on the second floor on the corner of Fremont and First St. their guests can watch the zip line that goes down Fremont, but they can also watch the First Street Stage which holds concerts regularly.
Sign condition: 5-Very good condition and shines bright
Sign form: Sign in Window
Sign-specific description: Their sign is placed within the windows of their second floor storefront. There are 6 windows and each one has a big letter in each which spells out "TATTOO" in double lined red skeletal neon letters.
Sign - type of display: Neon
Sign - media: Steel
Sign environment: This property is on the second floor of the building on the South corner of Fremont and First St. Below the Tattoo shop is a gift shop. This property has the remnants of the Famous Pioneer Club with Vegas Vic to the West. The Golden Nugget across the street to the East of this property. Also to the North is the First Street concert venue.
Sign - date of installation: 2015
Sign - thematic influences: Use of red Neon shows the classic design particularly with the skeletal neon.
Sign - artistic significance: No specific era presented, but shows how a modern store can use a classic design style. Also it shows how the classic neon is still alive on Fremont and every company has down there has neon.
Survey - research locations: LV Tattoo website, assessor's website
Surveyor: Emily Fellmer
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-31
Sign keywords: Neon; Steel; Building-front design

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Photographs of Virtue Vice and Venue signs, Las Vegas (Nev.), June 28, 2017

Date

2017-06-28
2017-09-01

Description

The sign for Virtue Vice sits at 750 Fremont Street as part of The Venue in Downtown Las Vegas. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Sheet.
Site address: 750 Fremont St
Sign owner: Victor Perrillo
Sign details: This building was constructed in 2015 for the Venue which is a concert venue and special event center that usually holds weddings and proms. The Arizona based owners have a similar venue to this one in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Sign condition: 5- Very new and still works good
Sign form: Sign on Building
Sign-specific description: The roof line that they building has is a curved Moorish style, right below the roof line is a channeled "V" that contains incandescent light bulbs. Below this is black channeled block letters spelling out "THE VENUE" which illuminate a whitish gold color.
Sign - type of display: Neon and Incandescent light bulbs
Sign - media: Steel
Sign - non-neon treatments: Incandescent light bulbs
Sign animation: Flasher for incandescent light bulbs
Sign environment: This location is in the East District of Fremont, on the same side of the street as the El Cortez but about half a block to the East. This location is across the street from the Container Park and also has one of the "Fremont Street East District" signs in the street in front of this property.
Sign - date of installation: 2015
Sign - thematic influences: Sine they are a venue for many different events this name is perfect for the location and their sign is well representative of that.
Sign - artistic significance: The channeled "V" and words "The Venue" help contain the light.
Survey - research locations: Las Vegas Weekly article https://lasvegasweekly.com/as-we-see-it/2015/jun/03/the-venue-downtown-concert-hall-fremont-east/ , The Venue website http://thevenuesgroup.com/, acessor's page
Survey - research notes: The building was constructed for this specific company in 2015 , and previous to this it was an empty lot for a few years.
Surveyor: Emily Fellmer
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-01
Sign keywords: Neon; Incandescent; Steel; Flashing; Building-front design; Fascia

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Photographs of Par-A-Dice Motel sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 18, 2017

Date

2017-04-18
2017-08-12

Description

The sign for the Par-A-Dice Motel sits near an empty lot at 2217 Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Data Sheet.
Site address: 2217 Fremont St
Sign owner: Bartsas Mary 14 LLC
Sign details: A .77 acres vacant lot, only sign remains. The property was consumed by fire in the mid-1990s.
Sign condition: 2 - Bad condition, graffiti all over, parts fallen off, reader board smashed in, paint chipping off, holes all over structure especially the bottom, more than likely does not light up.
Sign form: Back to Back pole sign
Sign-specific description: Pole sign with reader board as primary portion of sign, top of frame for reader board has a pair of dice with a 4 and 3 side showing. Dice painted red as is traditional style for casinos, surrounded by skeleton neon tubing. "Pair A Dice" is painted in white with skeleton neon tubing outlining the wording. Reader board with cut out letters still used. Tiny bubble protruding from the bottom reads "Entrance Office" also painted in white and outlined with neon tubing. Address is painted on support pole.
Sign - type of display: Neon
Sign - media: Steel and Plastic
Sign environment: Surrounded by other motels, some commercial and residential
Sign manufacturer: No external markings for sign company or designer
Sign - date of installation: Unknown - but not the original from 1953.
Sign - date of redesign/move: Motel originally had a rooftop sign topped with a pair of large dice.
Sign - thematic influences: Casino themed, a popular theme in the 50s for Fremont Street area motels
Survey - research locations: www.roadarch.com, assessor's website
Surveyor: Danny Jacobs
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-12
Sign keywords: Neon; Steel; Plastic; Pole sign; Reader board; Back to back

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Photographs of Siegel Suites sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), March 3, 2017

Date

2017-03-03
2017-09-17

Description

The Siegel Suites sits at 1500 Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Sheet.
Site address: 1500 Fremont St
Sign owner: Siegel Suites
Sign details: 0.50 acre lot, construction date was 1980. Prior to the property becoming Siegel Suites in Jan. 2013, it was the Sunflower Apartments.
Sign condition: 5 looks in good condition, no broken pieces, looks clean, and no graffiti.
Sign form: Back to Back Monument Sign
Sign-specific description: Double sided sign with what looks like a plaster covered pole to hold it up, small pedestal at the bottom. Plexi-glass or plastic on the cabinet portion with the words "SIEGEL SUITES Fremont 1" on the top portion then " FLEXIBLE STAY LIVING" under that. Royal blue background and edges, yellow outlining around the sign with a double crescent moon symbol on the top, white font for wording but yellow and blue outlining the words. The support pole of the sign is a cream yellow color with a stone gray colored base, the address painted on the support pole in a royal blue.
Sign - type of display: Internal lighting
Sign - media: Steel, plastic and plastered mount
Sign environment: Property is surrounded by other motels, convenience stores and local businesses.
Sign - date of installation: c. 2014
Sign - date of redesign/move: Current sign replaced Sunflower Apartments sign in c. 2014
Sign - artistic significance: Typical alternate living space for temporary living, details on building insinuate a barn like look or old European Tudor style homes.
Survey - research locations: Assessor's website
Survey - research notes: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/man-indicted-in-death-of-mother/ https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/one-arrested-one-victim-identified-in-double-shooting-at-sunflower-apartments/ http://www.mynewplace.com/apartment/sunflower-apartments-las-vegas-nv-200602277975
Surveyor: Danny Jacobs
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-17
Sign keywords: Steel; Plastic; Back to back; Internally illuminated; Pole sign

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Photographs of Towne and Country Motel sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), April, 18, 2017

Date

2017-04-18
2017-08-12

Description

The Towne and Country Motel sign sits at 2033 Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Sheet.
Site address: 2033 Fremont St
Sign owner: Huang Hsiu Ping
Sign details: Sold in 2009 for $1 millon. It a .66 acre lot with an original construction year of 1958, with additions in 2000 and 2007.
Sign condition: 2 - O Panel knocked out, broken lexan covering the Pool wording of neon, heavy discoloration of the letter T and the E is almost completely worn off. Sun damage in the paint, otherwise looks functional.
Sign form: Back to Back Pole Sign
Sign-specific description: Pole sign that is double sided, Motel reading on either side with flag like components hanging off the support pole, each letter with its own component. A giant red check-mark shaped arrow in the center of the sign grabs the visitor's attention with its bright vibrant red color and its neon tubing filling it its shape, used as a directional tool into the parking lot. Underneath the arrow is a tiny reader board with cutout letters listing the amenities available in each of the rooms. Underneath the reader board is a little component that spells Pool with neon outlining the letters. The color scheme ranges from pale baby blue for the framework of the letters and reader board, and the bright red of the arrow.
Sign - type of display: Neon, internally lit "Motel" letters, and reader board
Sign - media: Steel and Plastic
Sign environment: Surrounded by other motels and hotels, and near a residential area
Survey - research locations: Motel website, and conversation with owner
Survey - research notes: Owners seemed aggravated by survey
Survey - other remarks: Open from 8 am to 4 pm, they close on Mondays entirely
Surveyor: Danny Jacobs
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-12
Sign keywords: Neon; Steel; Plastic; Reader board; Pole sign; Back to back; Internally illuminated

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Photographs of Peter Pan Motel, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 18, 2017

Date

2017-04-18
2017-08-12

Description

The Peter Pan Motel sits at 110 N 13 Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Sheet.
Site address: 110 N 13th St
Sign owner: Tony Hsieh; Zappos CEO "110th 13th Street LLC"
Sign details: 0.31 acre lot constructed in 1963. Currently out of business.
Sign condition: 4-5 : looks in good condition, no broken Neon, unsure if lights up.
Sign form: Back to Back Pole Sign
Sign-specific description: A painted cut out graphic of the character "Peter Pan" perched on top on a round sound with the words "Peter Pan" in green and red stylized text. Graphic is only on one side with neon tubing outlining his figure, other side is green silhouette with no skeletal neon. Mixed medium of neon components and incandescent bulbs around the name. Neon is outlining Peter Pan figure, circle frame of word "Peter Pan" (not the lettering), and "No Vacancy" is outlines. Had boldface typography for word "Motel". "Peter Pan" circle is double sided but the graphic and "Motel" is only one sided.
Sign - type of display: Neon and Incandescent
Sign - media: Steel
Sign animation: Possible chaser with round Peter Pan sign
Sign environment: Motel is surrounded by other motels and residential.
Sign manufacturer: No external markings for sign company or designer
Sign - date of installation: c. 1967
Sign - date of redesign/move: Sign was restored sometime between 2007-2011
Sign - thematic influences: Fairy tale of Peter Pan
Survey - research locations: Motel website, assessor's website, Las Vegas 360, www.roadarch.com
Survey - research notes: Had contact with current owner, but had no additional information
Surveyor: Danny Jacobs
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-12
Sign keywords: Neon; Incandescent; Steel; Chasing; Pole sign; Back to back; Roof Sign; Plastic; Internally illuminated

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