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Saturday, April 25, 2020

E-329: Unboreded



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The name of the Nevada assemblyman who introduced the Nevada gambling bill relegalizing gambling in 1931 was Phil Tobin (Las Vegas: Behind the Tables)

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It challenges the Mint for the place in my heart that determines my favorite things from Vegas history.  The Dunes hotel casino and the Oasis Casino extension to the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Flamingo Rd, both captures in their full lit up glory.  I often wonder if either of the projects would hold the same affinity to me if I’d had the opportunity to actually experience either of them in person.  That’s part of the magic of Vegas, where Fear of Missing Out is a key component to encouraging frequent return trips.  The photo, shared by @VitalVegas but taken by Larry Hanna via Las Vegas Pictorial History Facebook Group, may have the definitive photograph capturing this moment in the Dunes history, in all its glory
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Saturday, October 19, 2019

E-317: One of those two statements is correct

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The signs you see in the center of Fremont East, the martini glass, Las Vegas Oldsmobile logo and the Silver Slipper are NOT restored signs.  That are all “inspired” by Vegas signs of yesteryear…and Silver Slipper is just a rip off of the restored sign out front of the Neon Museum.  They are originals created for Fremont East, installed in 2007 (vital Vegas)

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There is something to be said about signage so large, like the 65 Thunderbird frontage shared by @_GrandPaD, it reminds one just how small we all are in the grand scheme of things.  Typically, massive signage is displayed at elevated heights, but when hotel casinos were really motel casinos, resorts simply weren’t as tall as they are today.  Taking inspiration from its neighbor across the street, the Stardust.  in May of 1965, the Thunderbird began renovating its exterior frontage into a 700-foot-long sign, the biggest sign in Vegas history at the time, 3 feet longer Stardust and featuring 12-foot-high letters.  However, the new signage came at the expense of the room views in the south wing because the sign was placed directly in front of the guest room windows; replacing a view of the strip with one of circuit boards, 20 miles of electric wire and the buzz of 15,000 volts per tube.  To address complaints, management installed blackout curtains.

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Saturday, August 3, 2019

E-309: Resting Asshole Face



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The exterior sign for the Moulin Rouge Hotel was designed by Betty Willis, creator of the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” Sign on the south strip (sincitytalk.com) 

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And you thought snow was pretty where you live.  Thank you @rtphotos_ for capturing this magic moment for future generations to discover and fall in love with.  It’s so good it doesn’t look real; snow basking in the glow of the strip at night, making it difficult to ascertain what is frozen precipitation and what are stars in the night sky.  Being a part of this vision must have be like strolling through a dream. Until you attempt to do something inspired by the illusion you are in a consequence free situation and permanently scar yourself.  An experience I’m certain is totally worth it.

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Saturday, June 22, 2019

E-303: Have You Seen Minority Report?



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The Hacienda Hotel & Casino was one of a chain of 4 properties each featuring a distinctive horse and rider sign.  The other 3 locations were in California. (Neon Museum) 

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It’s so Vegas it's kind of annoying while simultaneously being sexy as hell.  If LED signage is eye-catching, what does one 30 stories tall do.  @Palms hopes it draws people to the off-strip property that kicked off the nightclub revolution in the city only to eventually be outdone by their strip counterparts.  Returning to the well is a risky proposition but how else do you recommend they reclaim their place in the market?  But when renovation costs exceed that of some newer projects, is there any chance they can recoup their investment?  Time will tell. 

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