Blue Angel Motel on East Fremont Street

The Blue Angel opened in 1956. The well known sign was designed by iconic Neon Designer Betty Willis. Betty who also designed the Fabulous Las Vegas sign. Willis was criticized for depicting the well endowed angel that now over looks the motel. At one time, the angel revolved and was surrounded by blue jays. The Blue Angel was inspired, fittingly enough, by the Blue Fairy in Walt Disney’s classic animated feature, “Pinocchio”.

The Blue Angel closed in 2011.

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Blue Angel Motel on East Fremont Street

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Beverly Palms Hotel Neon Sign in Downtown Las Vegas

Location: 218 South 6th Street, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada
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Date Taken: December 29, 2011

Fremont East District with the El Cortez in the Background

Location: Downtown Las Vegas on East Fremont Street looking northwest towards the El Cortez.

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Date Taken: October 29, 2011

The Old Holsum Bakery on Charleston Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nevada

The bakery originally opened in 1954 and provided bread to Las Vegas that was fresher than what was shipped to the city. Two more buildings were added in 1955 and the bakery went through different owners before it closed in 2002.

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