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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Owen Scott

Why this 70-year-old Las Vegas legend might soon vanish from the strip

  • Vegas Vic, a 40-foot neon cowboy sign on E Fremont Street, Las Vegas, is drawing tourist complaints about its lights being off or not waving.
  • The iconic sign, which has stood since 1951 and is featured in various media, serves as an unofficial welcoming symbol for Sin City.
  • Aaron Berger, CEO of the Neon Museum, suggests the sign requires a thorough restoration, which would be a significant investment for its property owners.
  • Despite the City of Las Vegas confirming a restoration in 2023 to ensure the sign was 'fully lit,' complaints from residents and tourists using the hashtag '#FixVic' persist.
  • City standards require signs like Vegas Vic to be illuminated from one hour before dusk to one hour before dawn and maintained in good structural condition.

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Future of iconic Las Vegas sign up in the air after 75 years

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