LAS VEGAS — The woman who came up with a neon sign that has welcomed countless visitors to "fabulous Las Vegas" since 1959 has died. Betty Willis, credited with designing the "Welcome to Fabulous Las ...

Though they fell out of favor in the 1980s and 1990s, the retro chic of neon signs have made this century-old technology a popular choice for retail storefronts, restaurants and even service ...

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It’s one of the few landmarks to be embraced by a city known for blowing its history to smithereens. The “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign has survived — thrived even — despite having outlived its ...

Devoted foodies and restaurant newbies love The Feed. Sign-up now for our twice weekly newsletter. From the “open” sign at your hometown House of Pizza to the blinking beer ads in the windows of your ...

San Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge. St. Louis has the Arch. Las Vegas has its retro welcome sign. It seems like every city has an iconic structure to represent itself to the rest of the world.

A revival of fantastic, flickering signs is illuminating roadside America, from legendary Route 66 to the Vegas strip. Around 250 vintage signs fill the outdoor “boneyard” at the Neon Museum Las Vegas ...