Cultural Corridor Coalition in Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Jerry's Nugget

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 24, 2016

1. Jerry's Nugget Marker

Inscription.
This Jerry's Nugget cabinet rotated atop a vertical tower of letters spelling "Nugget", advertising the popular North Las Vegas local's casino. Circa 1970s, the sign incorporates skeleton neon and hand lettering for lively day and night viewing.

This sign was restored through a generous gift from casino founder Angelo Stamis in honor of the casino's 50th anniversary. Dedicated November 12, 1014.

Erected 2014 by The Neon Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant day of the year for for this entry is November 12.

Location. 36° 10.607′ N, 115° 8.105′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Cultural Corridor Coalition. It can be reached from North Las Vegas Boulevard near East McWilliams Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 770 North Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas NV 89101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Nevada’s Mojave Desert. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Las Vegas Hard Rock Café Guitar Sign (a few steps from this marker); The "H" Wall (a few steps from this marker); The Neon Boneyard Park Sign (within shouting distance of this marker); Silver Slipper Gambling Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Bow & Arrow Motel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Las Vegas Fort (approx. ¼ mile away); Las Vegas Old Mormon Fort (approx. ¼ mile away); Helen Jane Wiser Stewart (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Biltmore Village (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This marker is in the Neon Museum boneyard.

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Jerry's Nugget Sign and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 24, 2016

2. Jerry's Nugget Sign and Marker

The marker is to the left.

Jerry's Nugget Casino and Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lvwwomanmagizine.com, circa 1960s

3. Jerry's Nugget Casino and Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,078 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.