The Tod Motor Motel sign sits at 1508 South Las Vegas Boulevard. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Data Sheet. Site address: 1508 S Las Vegas Blvd Sign owner: Ron and Carol Tadmor; Herb Sider Sign details: Opened in 1962, the Tod Motor Motel was an exciting contribution to Las Vegas Boulevard. However, hard financial times and changing environments altered the motel scene after several years of being open. After a period of crime, new owners renovated the hotel from top to bottom: new facade, carpet, and furnishings. In 2005 ownership changed again and the new owners sought to expand the property. The neighboring properties, however, refused to sell and the owner of Tod tried to get approval to sell units as condos. The Tod Motor Motel has since closed and entrance is boarded up. Sign condition: About 4-5, appears to have relatively low damage, if any Sign form: Street pylon and porte cochere near front office Sign-specific description: Green V-shape with "Tod motor Motel" in orange block letters overlaid, metal pole protruding atop "o" in "Tod" with red, outline sphere attached. Sign - type of display: Neon Sign - media: Steel Sign - non-neon treatments: Blue, metal lettering placed on side and front of hotel, spells out "Tod Motor Motel," large painted flowers on side and front near blue lettering; pink, diamond-shaped railing along exterior Sign environment: On the north end of the strip near the base of the Stratosphere, neighboring Dino's Lounge. Sign - date of installation: 1962 Sign - date of redesign/move: Remodeled after new ownership, sometime in the mid-2000's. Sign - thematic influences: Design and patterns similar to South Beach (Miami) hotels, tropical element. Also this sign has remnants of the 50's/60's motorist theme. Survey - research locations: Assessor's page, Las Vegas Sun article https://lasvegassun.com/news/2007/mar/30/new-life-for-tod/ , Las Vegas Weekly video https://lasvegasweekly.com/photos/galleries/2008/may/22/tod-motor-motel/#/0 Surveyor: Carlyle Constantino Survey - date completed: 2017-07-13 Sign keywords: Neon; Steel; Pole sign; Incandescent; Back to back; Backlit; Cantilever construction; Directional
Photos show Bellagio signs at night. Two surveys were conducted to gather information about this sign. One was conducted in 2002 and one was conducted in 2017. PDFs are available for both surveys. See the 2017 survey PDF for additional information that is not included in the object description. Site name: Bellagio (Las Vegas, Nev.) Site address: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd Sign owner: MGM Mirage Sign details: The Bellagio is the latest and greatest in the super resort genre of properties, touting the largest if not the most spectacular spectaculars on the Las Vegas strip. The front section of the property is consumed with the expansive and elegant lake, and is home to the water show which is a one of a kind attraction on the Strip. Like it's other large scale relative the Mirage, the fronts of the actual structures are set back further away from the noise of the traffic. This adds to the theming and atmosphere of the secluded location. The replica of an Italian town sprawls smoothly behind the aquatic elements, providing for a pleasant background. The Bellagio sports a large-scale pylon sign outside of the water spectacular actually on the street. The sign itself is more of an architectural element instead of an actual sign. It does contain display panels yet, they are in minority of significance when it comes to the aesthetics of the signs themselves. The rear of the property, between the actual property and the I-15 freeway, in plain view of traffic driving both ways, two giant pylons sit in close proximity to each other. They both face north/south. Sign condition: Structure 5 Surface 5 Lighting 5 Sign form: Pylon; Fascia Sign - type of display: Neon; Backlit; LED Sign - media: Steel; Plastic; Masonry Sign animation: none Sign designer: Roger Pratt and Atlandia Design Group Sign - date of installation: 1998 Sign - thematic influences: The theme of the Bellagio is actually themed after an Italian town which Steve Wynn spent a few days in, but resembles little other than the feeling and atmosphere. It seems to be modeled after a lakeside European town. The backdrop is truly picturesque architecture Surveyor: Joshua Cannaday Survey - date completed: 2002 Sign keywords: Pylon; Fascia; Neon; Backlit; LED; Steel; Plastic; Masonry
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 from Air Research and Development Headquarters, Baltimore; Gale J. Moore, Pilot; possibly Chal Bowen, Flight Engineer/Co-pilot, and an unidentified man, on October 23, 1952.
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 from Air Research and Development Headquarters, Baltimore; Gale J. Moore, Pilot; possibly Chal Bowen, Flight Engineer/Co-pilot; and an unidentified man, October 23, 1952.
The Evel Pie sign sits at 508 Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Data Sheet. Site address: 508 Fremont St Sign owner: High Horse Group Sign details: Original construction year of the building was 1949. Previous to this property being Evel pie it house the short lived F. Pigalle fondue restaurant, and the Radio City Pizza. This 1979 Evel Knievel themed pizza restaurant and bar opened in late 2016. Their motto is Live Hard, Ride Fast, Eat Pizza. In the restaurant there is an Evel Knievel Pinball machine and a Stunt Cycle Game. Sign condition: 5 - new sign, just over a year old Sign form: Sign above the entrance Sign-specific description: Above the entrance there are red channeled cursive letters Evel Pie filled with neon tubes that illuminate red at night. To the left and right of the letters there are little white wings that are plastic but are illuminated with neon tubes I behind it. Sign - type of display: Neon Sign - media: Steel and Plastic Sign - non-neon treatments: Plastic for "wings" of sign Sign environment: Located in the East Fremont District Sign manufacturer: Diamond Head Signs Sign - date of installation: Late 2016 Sign - artistic significance: The logo is the same font as Evel Knievels old advertisements. This font this was a close representation of his signature but more of a bubble font cursive letters rather than the flat signature that would have been done with a pen/pencil. Also the wings on the sign represent the theme since he was known for jumping such long distances that they said he would fly. Survey - research locations: Assessor's website Survey - research notes: Eater Vegas https://vegas.eater.com/2016/12/16/13979544/evel-knievel- evel-pie- pizza-las- vegas, Las Vegas weekly https://lasvegasweekly.com/dining/dining-news/2016/sep/28/evel- pie-fremont- east-downtown-las- vegas/ Survey - other remarks: The High Horse ownership group that owns this property is comprised of Barden Powers, Jeff Fine, Seth Schorr and Kelly Knievel. Surveyor: Emily Fellmer Survey - date completed: 2017-08-22 Sign keywords: Plastic; Steel; Neon; Fascia; Building-front design
Information about the Hitchin Post Saloon & Steakhouse sign that sits at 3650 N Las Vegas Blvd. Site address: 3650 N Las Vegas Blvd Sign owner: BWNV LLC Sign details: Building was originally constructed in 1953 and sits on 12.70. The property houses on only a saloon/restaurant, but also a Manufactured Home Park and trailer sales. Sign condition: 4, well maintained Sign form: Pole mounted sign Sign-specific description: A double sided cabinet with the words Hitchin' Post at the top in a small rectangular cabinet with green neon, and the word "Motel" in a cabinet underneath in large red neon letters. The word "vacancy" is in a smaller cabinet at the bottom in tiny green neon letters. Sign - type of display: Neon Sign - media: Steel Sign environment: Property is in North Las Vegas, on North Las Vegas Blvd near Alexander Villas Park. Sign - thematic influences: The Hitchin' Post sign shares a similar theme from when it probably was constructed. The western style themes were very popular in the Greater Las Vegas area starting in the 1940s and through the 1960s. Sign - artistic significance: Western style themes and fonts where popular when the property opened in the early 1950s. Survey - research locations: Hitchin' Post website, Assessor's office Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond Survey - date completed: 2017-08-27 Sign keywords: Neon; Steel; Pole sign
Information about the Joker's Wild Casino sign that sits at 920 N Boulder Hwy. Site address: 920 N Boulder Hwy Sign owner: Boyd Gaming Sign details: Opened 1990 as Cattle Baron Casino, closed and reopened at Joker's Wild 1993. Sign condition: 5 - well maintained sign Sign form: Super Pylon, and on top of building. Sign-specific description: Neon Jester's hat on top of the Pylon sign, with a casino sign below and a reader board below that. Large neon Jester's hat on top of the Building. "Jokers Wild Casino" wrapping part of the building also in neon. Sign - type of display: Neon Sign - media: Steel Sign - non-neon treatments: Reader board and LED Sign animation: Chase with light bulbs around outside of the cabinet that houses the property name. Sign environment: On Boulder Highway in Henderson surrounded by empty lots and small residential areas. Sign - date of installation: c. 1993 Sign - thematic influences: The property uses the joker playing card theme. This time is used with several other casino properties throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Survey - research locations: Boyd Gaming website, assessor's website Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond Survey - date completed: 2017-08-20 Sign keywords: Pylon; Neon; Steel; Chasing; Reader board; Video screen; Porte-cochère
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
Information about the The Beat Coffeehouse sign that sits at 520 Fremont St. Site address: 520 Fremont St Sign owner: Michael and Jennifer Cornthwaite Sign details: This location opened in 2009, but closed in 2016. It will reopen as Eureka!, which is a chain of restaurants based in California. Sign condition: 5- was a relatively new sign and shined brightly Sign form: Hanging sign Sign-specific description: This sign was skeletal neon making the letters "the beat" in a bubble letter font. The word 'the' lights up blue and 'beat' is red neon. Sign - type of display: Neon Sign - media: Steel Sign environment: This location is in the Fremont East District on Fremont and 6th Street in the Emergency Arts Center. Sign - date of redesign/move: Currently this sign is not visible from public view Sign - thematic influences: This sign showcases a good use of skeletal neon. Sign - artistic significance: The property's decor is representative of the bohemian, indie, hipster trend of the mid 2000s into the the 2010s. Survey - research locations: Review Journal article https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/the-beat-coffeehouse-in-downtown-las-vegas-to-close-later-this-year/ , The Beat website http://www.thebeatlv.com/ , Las Vegas Weekly article https://lasvegasweekly.com/intersection/2016/jul/12/losing-the-beat-coffeehouse-detriment-to-downtown/ , Vegas Eater website https://vegas.eater.com/2016/9/26/13051480/the-beat-coffeehouse-closes Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond Survey - date completed: 2017-09-17 Sign keywords: Neon; Hanging
The Cash For Cars sign sits at 1716 Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Data Sheet. Site address: 1716 Fremont St Sign owner: California Auto Sales Sign details: This location was built in 1971 Sign condition: 3- The sign has a lot of damage on the road side of the sign. Sign form: Pylon that has characteristics of a blade Sign-specific description: This roadside pylon has a long yellow thin round base that the sign hangs off of like a blade. It has 4 pieces of steel that connect it to the red portion of the sign. The main portion of the sign is all outlined in a red steel rectangle that contain incandescent light bulbs. Then from the top down there are 8 plastic rectangles that are back lit by reader boards that each say something different but all in the same font. The first one is a silhouette of a car followed by "Cars", " Direct", another silhouette of a car, "Great", "Deals", their phone number , then their address. Below the plastic back lit signs is a round steel sign with white painted letters stating, "Cash for Cars" in neon. This circle has a white border in incandescent light bulbs as well. Sign - type of display: Neon, Plastic, incandescent and a plastic reader board Sign - media: Steel and plastic Sign - non-neon treatments: Backlit plastic portion of sign and reader board Sign animation: Chaser for incandescent light bulbs Sign environment: This location is on the east side of Fremont near Bruce St. and has many different motels near it, but is close to a residential area. Sign manufacturer: YESCO Sign - date of installation: Has been up since at least 2007 Sign - thematic influences: This sign has similar traits to the Genuine Auto Parts sign. Survey - research locations: Assessor's page, google maps satellite and street view Survey - research notes: On google maps road view you can see the sign in the 2007 view but it must be a lot older than that since even in that year it had quite a bit of damage but no other photos or records were found finding its exact year of installation. Surveyor: Emily Fellmer Survey - date completed: 2017-09-27 Sign keywords: Blade; Neon; Plastic; Incandescent; Chasing; Reader board; Pole sign