| What is it? |
This famous sign welcomes everyone to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada! |
| What makes it historical? |
In the 1950s, the casinos and resorts of Las Vegas were booming! Local salesman, Ted Rogich, wondered why the city didn’t have an equally booming welcome sign! Betty Willis came up with the design, which was called a Googie, and incorporated neon lights and symbols for dollar coins! Since 1959, this flashy sign has welcomed folks of all ages and backgrounds to the south end of the Strip! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Get a job with the Young Electric Sign Company!
- Become a member of the Las Vegas Historical Society!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
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| Where is this place? |
5200 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
From Carson City: ~436mi (702km) — 7.3hrs
From Las Vegas: ~9mi (15km) — 0.2hrs
From Mesquite: ~88mi (142km) — 1.5hrs
From West Wendover: ~369mi (594km) — 6.2hrs |
| When should I go? |
Whenever the mood strikes you! |
