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Photographs of Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), February 8, 2017

Date
2017-02-08
2017-08-05
Description
The Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel sign sits at 1205 Las Vegas Boulevard South. The chapel has provided themed weddings since 1999. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Data Sheet.
Site address: 1205 S Las Vegas Blvd
Sign owner: Ron Decar And Jamie Richards
Sign details: The building was constructed in 1950. This location was originally The Thunderbird Lounge. In 1999 it was bought by Ron and Jamie to be the Viva Las Las Vegas Wedding Chapel.
Sign condition: 4- still in good condition, paint is still bright
Sign form: Pylon
Sign-specific description: This sign showcases a pink and white color scheme. The sign has a caricature of Elvis, as well as other caricatures surrounding him. The words Viva Las Vegas are in pink channeled neon letters. This sign also has a video screen marquee. Underneath the video screen is sparkling incandescent light bulbs contained in channeled letters stating "Wedding Chapel". This sign also has a plastic back lit signs that advertises themed weddings and themed rooms.
Sign - type of display: Neon, Incandescent light bulbs, plastic back lit and video screen display
Sign - media: Steel, plastic and media screen.
Sign - non-neon treatments: Plastic back lit section and Video Display screen.
Sign animation: Flasher for incandescent light bulbs
Sign environment: This location is on South Las Vegas Blvd. in between Downtown and the Strip. This chapel is next to a Super 8 motel, a couple blocks from the Little White Wedding Chapel, across the street from two Hostels.
Sign manufacturer: Thompson Neon Sign Company and Hyoco Sign Company(the Video board display)
Sign - date of installation: 2000
Sign - date of redesign/move: 2004 video screen added
Sign - thematic influences: This sign showcases Vintage Las Vegas themes with Elvis and his relation to Vegas particularly with the name of the chapel and his caricature on the sign.
Survey - research locations: Assessor's Page, Viva Las Vegas Wedding chapel website http://www.vivalasvegasweddings.com/ , Email correspondence with Blaze Linn(wedding Coordinator)
Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-05
Sign keywords: Flashing; Incandescent; Plastic; Backlit; Neon; Pylon; Steel; Video screen; Chasing; Back to back; Paint

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Four Jacks Hotel and Casino double mounted sign, Jackpot, Nevada

Date
2021
Description

The Four Jacks Hotel and Casino double mounted sign during the day advertising $40 rooms.

1702 US-93, Jackpot, NV 89825

Four Jacks


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West Street Market flag mounted wall sign, Reno, Nevada

Date
2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)
Description

View of the flag mounted wall sign for West Street Market at dusk with lit neon.

148 West St, Reno, NV 89501


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Bully's Sports Bar & Grill wall mounted sign, Sparks, Nevada

Date
2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)
Description

View of Bully's Sports Bar & Grill's wall mounted sign at night with lit neon.

2898 Vista Blvd, Sparks, NV 89434


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Slide of a portion of the neon sign for the Lucky Motel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date
1986
Description
A color image of a portion of the neon sign for the Lucky Motel, located on West 4th Street, lit up at night. Site Name: Lucky Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the neon sign for the Silver Spur Motel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date
1986
Description
A color image of the neon sign for the Silver Spur Motel on West 4th Street in Reno, during the day. Site Name: Silver Spur Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Carson Valley Inn Casino wall mounted sign, Minden, Nevada

Date
2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)
Description

View of the wall mounted sign for the casino entrance to the Carson Valley Inn during the day.

1627 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Minden, NV 89423

Carson Valley Inn


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Slide of the neon sign for the Heart o' Town Motel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date
1986
Description
A color image of the neon sign for the Heart o' Town Motel, lit up at night. Site Name: Heart o' Town Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the neon sign for the Zephyr Motel at night, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date
1986
Description
A color image of the neon sign for the Zephyr Motel on West 4th Street, lit up at night. Site Name: Zephyr Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge sign, Elko, Nevada, circa 1950

Date
1949 to 1951
Description
An image of the neon sign for the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, located in Elko. Depicted on the sign is a cowboy and the words: "Here It Is, The Friendly Ranch Inn, Restaurant, Bar, Casino."

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