Cultural Corridor Coalition in Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Neon Boneyard Park Sign
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 10, 2013
1. The Neon Boneyard Park Sign Marker
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The Neon Boneyard Park Sign. . , Panel one: , The Neon Boneyard Park Sign , The lettering on a neon sign is often the most memorable design component. The Neon Boneyard Park sign includes hidden reference to this aspect of the grand history of Las Vegas signage. Each letter in the word "Neon" is taken from the typography of a famous sign. The first "N" is classic Golden Nugget. The "e", from Caesars Palance, is perhaps most recognizable. The "o" is from Binion's Horseshoe, and the final "n" celebrates the Desert Inn. Each of these historic signs can be found in the Neon Museum Boneyard. , Panel two: , Neon Signs Project , The Neon Signs Project partners the Neon Museum with the City of Las Vegas to install restored signs from the Museum collecting along Las Vegas Blvd, illuminating downtown Las Vegas. In 2009, the stretch of Las Vegas Blvd. between Sahara Ave. and Washington Ave. was designated a National Scenic Byway, one of only three urban Byways in the country. The National Scenic Byways Program is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The first sign was the Hacienda Horse and Rider, installed in 1997 at Fremont Street. Binion's Horseshoe, the Bow and Arrow Motel, and the Silver Slipper were erected in 2009., Panel three: , The Neon Museum , The Neon Museum was established as a non-profit organization in 1996 to collect; preserve, and exhibit neon signs, the classic Las Vegas art form. The collection is housed in the famous Boneyard, with additional restored signs located at the Fremont Street outdoor gallery and along Las Vegas Blvd. as part of the National Scenic Byways "Neon Signs" project. The Museum celebrates the distict architectural and design innovation of the Las Vegas neon sign. , Panel four: , The La Concha Motel Lobby , Originally located at 2955 Las Vegas Blvd. South, the sweeping Googie arches of the La Concha Motel lobby defined on era. Built in 1961 by the Doumani Family, architect Paul R. Williams was the first African-American member of the American Institude of Architects. Planned for demolition, the Doumani family instead promised the building to the Neon Museum in 2005. In 2006 the shell was relocated, and in 2007 the building was reassembled at its new home. The historic La Concha lobby now serves as the visitor center for the Neon Museum.
Panel one: The Neon Boneyard Park Sign
The lettering on a neon sign is often the most memorable design component. The Neon Boneyard Park sign includes hidden reference to this aspect of the grand history of Las Vegas signage. Each letter in the word "Neon" is taken from the typography of a famous sign. The first "N" is classic Golden Nugget. The "e", from Caesars Palance, is perhaps most recognizable. The "o" is from Binion's Horseshoe, and the final "n" celebrates the Desert Inn. Each of these historic signs can be found in the Neon Museum Boneyard.
Panel two: Neon Signs Project
The Neon Signs Project partners the Neon Museum with the City of Las Vegas to install restored signs from the Museum collecting along Las Vegas Blvd, illuminating downtown Las Vegas. In 2009, the stretch of Las Vegas Blvd. between Sahara Ave. and Washington Ave. was designated a National Scenic Byway, one of only three urban Byways in the country. The National Scenic Byways Program is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The first sign was the Hacienda Horse and Rider, installed in 1997 at Fremont Street. Binion's Horseshoe, the Bow & Arrow Motel, and the Silver Slipper were erected in 2009.
Panel three: The Neon Museum
The Neon Museum was established
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as a non-profit organization in 1996 to collect; preserve, and exhibit neon signs, the classic Las Vegas art form. The collection is housed in the famous Boneyard, with additional restored signs located at the Fremont Street outdoor gallery and along Las Vegas Blvd. as part of the National Scenic Byways "Neon Signs" project. The Museum celebrates the distict architectural and design innovation of the Las Vegas neon sign.
Panel four: The La Concha Motel Lobby
Originally located at 2955 Las Vegas Blvd. South, the sweeping Googie arches of the La Concha Motel lobby defined on era. Built in 1961 by the Doumani Family, architect Paul R. Williams was the first African-American member of the American Institude of Architects. Planned for demolition, the Doumani family instead promised the building to the Neon Museum in 2005. In 2006 the shell was relocated, and in 2007 the building was reassembled at its new home. The historic La Concha lobby now serves as the visitor center for the Neon Museum.
Erected by The Neon Museum Las Vegas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
Location. 36° 10.639′ N, 115° 8.107′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Cultural Corridor Coalition.
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 10, 2013
2. Neon Signs Project Marker
Marker is on Las Vegas Boulevard North, on the right when traveling north. Located in Boneyard Park, next to the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 770 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas NV 89101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Interlocking neon 'H" elements. Located in the Neon Boneyard Museum.
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 10, 2013
15. Binion's Horseshoe Sign
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 10, 2013
16. Benny Binion’s Horseshoe on Las Vegas Blvd.
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 10, 2013
17. The Silver Slipper on Las Vegas Blvd
Photographed By Denise Boose, June 10, 2008
18. The Hacienda Horse and Rider on Las Vegas Blvd.
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 10, 2013
19. The Neon Boneyard Museum
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 24, 2016
20. La Concha Neon Sign
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 24, 2016
21. Stardust Neon Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. submitted on January 11, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 20, 21. submitted on February 5, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.