Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas
April 20th, 2015 at 7:51:37 PM
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"LAS VEGAS (AP) — The woman who came up with a neon sign that has welcomed countless visitors to "fabulous Las Vegas" since 1959 has died."
http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Woman-who-designed-Welcome-to-Fabulous-Las-6212573.php
How many people have seen that sign through the years? Could/Should it have been copyrighted? How many places have copied the sign?
http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Woman-who-designed-Welcome-to-Fabulous-Las-6212573.php
How many people have seen that sign through the years? Could/Should it have been copyrighted? How many places have copied the sign?
April 20th, 2015 at 7:58:10 PM
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Google seems to give it a ranking about on par with the Hollywood sign. It probably could go either way in a poll. However, a billion Chinese may disagree with either opinion.
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April 20th, 2015 at 8:30:08 PM
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Insignificant info: There is a slightly smaller version of the welcome sign, in the median strip of Boulder Highway, just south of Eastside Cannery.
April 20th, 2015 at 8:34:04 PM
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The sign should read "Welcome to the Las Vegas area."
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
April 20th, 2015 at 9:18:10 PM
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Quote: kewljInsignificant info: There is a slightly smaller version of the welcome sign, in the median strip of Boulder Highway, just south of Eastside Cannery.
Yeah, I think that went up in 2009 or 2008. Actually, they put it up and didn't electrify it for months. More near useless trivia.
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April 20th, 2015 at 9:24:46 PM
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And let's not forget the Welcome To Downtown sign on Las Vegas Blvd., just north of the Stratosphere.
I have a photo of myself in front of the Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas sign in 1992. This was my first trip to Vegas betting $25 to $200 a hand at Blackjack. Lost heavily. Nice photo!
I have a photo of myself in front of the Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas sign in 1992. This was my first trip to Vegas betting $25 to $200 a hand at Blackjack. Lost heavily. Nice photo!
April 20th, 2015 at 9:25:48 PM
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Quote: GreasyjohnAnd let's not forget the Welcome To Downtown sign on Las Vegas Blvd., just north of the Stratosphere.
I am not familiar with such a sign.
April 20th, 2015 at 9:33:35 PM
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There are also two others (with slightly different wording @ "Downtown" & "North") for a total of four. Not counting about 187,293 more on the assorted souvenir keychains, clocks, beer mugs, cigarette lighters, barbecue aprons, bathrobes, and fabulous parrot cages & cat scratching posts at the world famous Bonanza Gift Shop. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Nothing to read here. Move along.
April 20th, 2015 at 9:33:46 PM
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In the median of the NB side of the S. Las Vegas Blvd. / 4th Street split.Quote: kewljI am not familiar with such a sign.
April 20th, 2015 at 9:35:30 PM
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Quote: kewljI am not familiar with such a sign.
It can be seen going north on Las Vegas Blvd., where it intersects with 4th street.
April 20th, 2015 at 9:36:19 PM
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Quote: LoquaciousMoFWIn the median of the NB side of the S. Las Vegas Blvd. / 4th Street split.
I don't recall seeing it, although that is not the route I take into the downtown area. Is it 'fashioned' after the more famous Welcome sign?
April 20th, 2015 at 9:39:08 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
April 20th, 2015 at 9:41:23 PM
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Quote: Ibeatyouraces
wow. I've never seen it. I'll have to take a look.
April 20th, 2015 at 9:46:26 PM
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Don't feel bad. There are many areas of Detroit I haven't seen.....nor do I want to.
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April 20th, 2015 at 9:48:41 PM
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Kewlj, have you seen the huge gold nugget at the Golden Nugget. It's on display in an area between hotel check in and the casino.
http://www.goldennugget.com/entertainment/faith.asp
http://www.goldennugget.com/entertainment/faith.asp
