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Daily Neon: Vegas Vicki (Sassy Sally)

June 9, 2017
Sassy Sally Glitter Gulch

Vegas Vicki (Sassy Sally) Sits atop the Glitter Gulch Sign

Glitter Gulch’s neon cowgirl is nicknamed Vegas Vicky. Originally named Sassy Sally after the strip joint below her, she was designed by Ad-Art and put up in 1980. Her leg was supposed to kick out over Fremont Street but that never seemed to work. In 2001, Sassy Sally’s became the Mermaids Casino. Vegas Vicky is still there, across the street from Vegas Vic.

While the Fremont Street Experience was under construction and before they took Vegas Vicki down, she and Vic were married in a ceremony covered by the local newspapers and news stations.

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On This Date: June 8, 1956 The Silver Palace Casino opened in Downtown Las Vegas

June 8, 2017
Silver Palace

Silver Palace on Fremont and 1st Street

On this date: June 8, 1956 the Silver Palace Casino opened in Downtown Las Vegas.
The casino and restaurant was a new concept in Las Vegas.

It was the first two level club in Las Vegas with an escalator connecting the casino with the lower level restaurant.

When it opened, it was one of the larger clubs in Las Vegas, with 16,700 square feet of floor space on the two levels, the casino was designed for 200 slot machines, three dice tables, five 21 tables, one roulette wheel and Keno. On the outside, over 1,000 feet of neon tubes lit the First Street side of the club and more than 3,000 light bulbs cast the Silver Palace sign in bright splendor along Fremont.

The Silver Palace was designed Lee Linton, in the style of French contemporary artist Henri Matisse, The Silver Palace closed in 1964. After the Silver Palace closed, a long chain of opening and closings, which include the following: Carousel, Gamblers Hall of Fame, Sundance West, Sassy Sally’s and now Mermaids.

Photo credit: Steve Wagar

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Top Vegas Attractions Other Than Casinos

May 10, 2017

stratosphere las vegasThere stays a common disposition among the people for Vegas as they totally mix the place with gambling and gambling only. As a result of that those who do not have interests in gambling do not visit the place. But the truth is that Las Vegas is truly extraordinary and there are certain things that can be done other than Casino matters as well. Still if you are a casino lover then you can enjoy it online on the go with Betfair New Jersey.

Grand Canyon Visit
There happens to be a number of companies that offer the tour options to the Great Grand Canyon. There are the day trips as well as the joint helicopter rides also that you can have there. Other than that there are also options for staying there as well.

Visiting the Hike Red Rock
The wonderful Red Rock Canyon happens to be a much visit for you if you make a trip to Vegas. There are roads from Vegas to the Canyon and in case you are a lover of the mountain and canyons, this is the best place for you to visit.

Enjoy the Time At the Hoover Dam
You can pay a visit to the world famous Hoover Dam when you visit to Las Vegas. Only an hour’s distance from Vegas, the place is worth a visit because of its scenic beauty as well as the museum that was there. For the History lovers this is a great place to be at.

Wonderful View of the Lake Mead
Just by the side of the Hoover Dam you will find the Lake Mead where you can spend your time without any kind of nuance.  You can search online for more details of the place.

Have a Stay at the Boulder City
When you make a visit to the Hoover Dam you can also pay a visit to the famous Boulder City, its famous “Milos” restaurant and so on.

Mob Museum Visit
The past relics of bygone times when mob battles and crossfire between the criminals and law enforcements used to take place are present at the downtown Mob Museum.

Local Eateries
The dim restaurants of the Chinatown are also good places to gather up some experiences. With cheap and quality food items as well as fine atmosphere, these eateries are the perfect areas. Have a nice time with the world class cheap food items right here.

Pay a visit at the Fremont Street
The wonderful neon lit environment of the Fremont Street in the downtown part of Las Vegas is sure to stun you.  The dim and the glitz along with the small bars and good cheap drinks are the perfect options for your stay there. So far entertainment is concerned; there are great options as well. You can also see the shark tank of the golden nugget there.

Other than that there are the places like the Shadow Creek Golf Course’s rolling hills when you can play golf, the Neon Museum, where you can have a look at the artifacts and collections of the long gone times of the first casinos also. Then there are the places like the Bonnie Springs and the art hubs like First Friday as well. With all these places to visit and be at, your Las Vegas visit would be perfect in every respect.

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On This Date: May 6, 1950 Benny Binion opened the Westerner Saloon in Downtown Las Vegas

May 6, 2017
Photograph of the Westerner Gambling House (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Photograph of the Westerner Gambling House (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Before the famous Horseshoe, Legendary Texas gambler Benny Binion opened the Westerner Saloon & Gambling House at the location of the former Las Vegas Club, on May 6, 1950. The Westerner Saloon was located next to the Pioneer Club where the famous Vegas Vic neon sign still stands. Minion, then sold the Westerner Saloon in less than a year to buy the Eldorado Club and Apache Hotel where he opened the Horseshoe Club.

The Westerner Saloon & Gambling House had other owners until 1960 when it became Club Bingo.

The Westerner 21-23 Fremont St. Opened 1950 – Closed 1960

Photo by: UNLV Digital Collections

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On this Date: April 20, 2015 Neon Sign Designer Betty Willis Passed Away

April 20, 2017
Welcome to Las Vegas Sign

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas at the south end of the “Strip”

Betty Willis passed away on April 20, 2015 (age 91) in Overton, Nevada. Betty was famously known as a neon sign designer and is responsible for designing one of the most iconic signs in the world, The Welcome to Fabulous  Las Vegas Nevada sign.  Erected in 1959 by Western Neon and is currently owned by YESCO. The sign was designed by Betty Willis and was never copyrighted.

blue-angel-motel

Blue Angel Motel

The Blue Angel Motel sign was also designed by Betty Willis was criticized for depicting the well endowed angel that now over looks the motel. At one time, the angel revolved and was surrounded by blue jays. The Blue Angel was inspired, fittingly enough, by the Blue Fairy in Walt Disney’s classic animated feature, “Pinocchio”.

Normandie Motel

The Normandie Motel Marquee neon sign

Another sign by Willis was the Normandie Motel Sign. The original motel was located on the east end of Fremont Street and was torn down during the first decade of 2000. The sign is now located on Las Vegas Blvd. just north of Fremont Street and is part of the public display from the Boneyard collection.

Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge Neon Sign in West Las Vegas

Willis designed the French inspired sign for the Moulin Rouge Hotel.

She continued designing signs until she retired at the age of 77.

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Daily Neon: Golden Gate Hotel & Casino

March 2, 2017
Golden Gate Hotel and Casino

Golden Gate Hotel and Casino on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada

The Golden Gate opened in 1906 as the Hotel Nevada. In 1907 it was assigned Las Vegas’ first telephone with the number 1.  Located a one Fremont street in downtown Las Vegas Nevada. It is the smallest hotel, 106 rooms, on the Fremont Experience. The Golden Gate was the first to serve a fifty cent shrimp cocktail in 1959. It continues the tradition today. There is the “Original Shrimp Cocktail” $1.99 and the ”Big” Shrimp Cocktail, made like the original, but using larger-sized shrimp, $3.99. A bargain at either price.

Update 6/25/2017: After Dupar’s closed, no more shrimp cocktails.

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