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Put a Star on It: A Brief History of the Welcome Sign
How a neon sign in the middle of the road became a Las Vegas icon.
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The Riviera
The Riviera had a good run -- it was open just over 60 years, closing in May 2015.
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Every donation to The Neon Museum helps support our mission of collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the iconic Las Vegas signs.
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Through the generosity of our donors, The Neon Museum is able to expand our mission to tell our stories of Las Vegas.