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It was said that people would rebuild their buildings to accommodate the biggest sign they could afford.  That’s how important signage was, or how important it is.  Las Vegas was the only town in the world whose skyline was made up of signs.  So big, they were the first thing you’d see from a mile away.  YESCO, Heath, Federal, Ad Art and SSI are just some of the names responsible for bringing those iconic signs to life and by doing so caused one element to be more important in the hearts of so many…NEON.   

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Saturday, October 18, 6 pm - 9 pm

Sunday, October 19, noon - ?

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Saturday, September 13th

First Congregational UCC Conneaut

Saturday & Sunday - October 18th & 19th

Saturday the 18th - Will be a gathering in a private room / ballroom, most likely on the Strip

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Josh drinks excessively and attempts to tell us the story of one of the pioneering names in Vegas history.

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In the more than 14 years of 360 Vegas, there were 537 episodes published, as well as 39 Vintage Vegas Segments, 186 YouTube videos, 43 POV Segments, 78 Reviews, 15 Vegas Vacation meetups, and a freaking book. That’s a hell of a legacy.

TwitPic of the week

#TwitpicForMark on Twitter

In honor of Mark, folks have been posting beautiful shots of Vegas using the hashtag TwitPic for Mark on Twitter this last week. Please don’t stop. These images are unique shots of the City, angles from within the casino and other views we simply take for granted while in a booze fueled state of mind. So many times we’re so excited to get from one place to the other, we fail to slow down and take in the imagery along the way. Thank you for the TwitpicForMark tags and share your favorite view of the City Mark so deeply loved.

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Charities for Donations in Mark’s Name:

Ronald McDonald House of Las Vegas (https://rmhlv.org/donate-online/ ) - We have supported Ronald McDonald House as a favorite charity for years.

The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation (https://www.ryanlichtsangbipolarfoundation.org/memorial-tribute/ ) - The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation focuses on the detection of bipolar disorder, and then provides resources and creative outlets for those who suffer from bipolar disorder.

Neon Museum of Las Vegas - Sign Conservation Fund (https://secure.neonmuseum.org/donate/q/sign-conservation-fund ) - The Neon Museum is the ultimate resource of Vegas history, which was Mark’s passion.

Celebration of Life Services:

September 13, Conneaut, OH. Saturday afternoon. Exact times and location TBA

October 18 - 19, Las Vegas. Exact times and location TBA.

360 Vegas Live is still happening, August 23, 12 noon Pacific, 3 pm Eastern. www.youtube.com/360Vegaspodcast

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1992 is when Circus Circus opened their bungee jump experience with a 201 foot tower. Jumpers paid $100 to drop 171 feet almost into a swimming pool. The attraction closed in 2005

TwitPic of the week

I don’t know how they did it but I love it. This week’s winner by @SCVegas is a photo of the W tower at Mandalay Bay while it was still known as Delano, the Luxor Pyramid, Excalibur Castle and NYNY, all in one photo. It’s a stunner showcasing just how diverse the options are south strip. It’s interesting that the people who originally experienced these themed properties when they were embracing the theme concept are the same people wishing Vegas properties would reembrace theming. Unfortunately Murrenzation will all but guarantee this will never happen as it costs money to be unique.

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The Circus Circus sky shuttle was the first automated transit system in Las Vegas built 23 years before the monorail. It was decommissioned mainly due to high maintenance costs and because it did not go to the airport (LasVegasLocally)

TwitPic of the week

She is known by some as the dirty bird but thanks to photoshop she looks like a gem in the desert, shared by @flamingovegas. The property, shot from what can only be a drone to get such an angle, glows pink and looks elegant. Again, what photoshop can do boggles the mind. Say what you will about the Flamingo, the oldest operating casino in Las Vegas deserves respect of outlasting all her peers.  Stardust, Frontier, Desert Inn, Sands, Dunes, Tropicana and many, many more can’t say the same thing.

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At one time, Golden Nugget made more money than all the casinos on Fremont St combined (Vital Vegas)

TwitPic of the week

It’s an elegant photo taken during 360 Vegas Vacation 15 shared by @360vegasjaydubs and answering the question, what’s in a pyramid. In this case, the artium level of the property is prominently featured showcasing Play Playground, Diablos and all the attractions on property.  It’s one of the pictures that I knew was a winner the moment I saw it and yet I find myself struggling to find the words to explain how beautiful I think it is. Maybe that says more than words.

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Market Recalibration

Random Vegas

July 2nd is a popular date to open a casino, just before the 4th of July weekend crowd comes in. In Vegas history, 5 properties have opened on July 2nd.  They are the Stardust which opened in 1958, International, best known as the Hilton but currently known as Westgate, opened in 1969, Plaza opened in 1971, Holiday Casino, known today as Harrah’s, opened in 1972 and Sundance, known today as the D, opened in 1980. (Vegas_Visual)

TwitPic of the week

She may have been a dud in reality but the Landmark was still a looker, shared by@las_when. Incorrectly said to be inspired by the Jetson’s cartoon home, the Landmark project was designed several years before the start of that show. Some say it was inspired by the space needle in Seattle but in truth, the two were designed around the same time so any similarities are most likely coincidental. The Landmark is another one of those properties that lives on idyllically in people’s minds, a Vegas legend.

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