WELCOME TO LEAVING LAS VEGAS! Updated 5-14-09
Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Sin City. No matter what you call it, this city's synonymous with the ultimate in nightlife, gambling in the billions, amazing shows and productions, and extreme architecture and buildings. But before all the Cirque shows, before the ultra clubs and lounges, before the towering condos and high rises, before the congested traffic and massive high definition and LCD signs and screens, Las Vegas was a city of dreams and innovation, simple neon and classic glitz, mobsters and legends.
Reminders of this amazing and infamous past still dot the Las Vegas valley, some having thankfully been restored and reused, while others lay decaying and forgotten, soon to be only a memory in the minds of those who even care to remember. Help to preserve the memories and promote the preservation of these historic hotels, casinos, and architectural works of art; those sites and buildings that have contributed to the growth of this great city and given it such a wonderfully rich history.
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5-14-09
More great preservation news! After 14 years sitting in various bone yards, one of The Landmark's signs has been returned to its home on the corner of Paradise and Convention Center. Per Brian Paco Alvarez of the LVCVA: "The Landmark sign from the Neon Museum has been moved back to near its original location; well at least within a few feet from where it originally stood. It is now located on Paradise just North of the Convention Center Skywalk on the Westside of the street. It will be part of the new "art bus shelter" designed by Catherine Borg."
5-12-09
After last week's devastating fire that destroyed what was left of the original Moulin Rouge, it's nice to report that on the other end of the valley, preservation of the Candlelight Wedding Chapel is coming along nicely. We've had many emails asking about this historic little chapel that used to sit on the Strip next to the Riviera. Many of our readers started their family lives here and were worried about it's future. We're happy to report to you that you'll soon be able to visit it once again at the Clark County Heritage Museum in Henderson.
5-7-09
After the 4 alarm fire yesterday, the Moulin Rouge is no more. A fire engulfed the last remaining 1950's hotel wing and in the end, what remained of the structure was demolished by authorities. This is the third fire on property, the first being during construction, on this same building, weeks before the resort was to open. The fire in 2003 claimed the casino floor, bar, and showroom. Efforts have been underway to preserve, reuse, restore, and build upon the rich history and what was left of the buildings. We're all very thankful that the sign was removed just last week, although the structure that burned was yards from the facade the sign stood on.
4-29-09
The Moulin Rouge signage came down earlier this morning in preparation for demolition and redevelopment of the site. The letters have been reportedly taken to the Neon Boneyard, but as of this morning, a quick glance in didn't reveal them. We're very happy this great sign is being saved. It was designed by Betty Willis, the designer of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, and has a great little story attached to it. More soon.
In loving memory.
Rich Dover, roommate, friend, and conveyer of support and wisdom which words could never describe.
1965 - 2007
Our site is dedicated to preserving and documenting the memories as well as supporting the preservation of Las Vegas' past. We in no way condemn progress and change, and support our growing and ever-evolving valley, and those who work to keep this a spectacular city to live in.
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