Crane placing the last section of the Sahara neon sign, which at the time was the tallest free standing sign in the world. The sign says 'Del Webb's Sahara.'
Neon Signs
A worker in a basket crane puts the final touches on the Circus Circus neon sign.
A crane lifting the canopy of the Sands Hotel porte-cochère.
Assembly of the Sands Hotel porte-cochère.
Assembly of the Sands Hotel porte-cochère.
Nighttime view of neon signs in front of the Aladdin Hotel and Casino.
Outdoor sign marking the casino entrance for the Sahara.
Nighttime view of a neon sign on the facade of the Stardust Hotel and Casino.
Nighttime view of the exterior corner of the Las Vegas Club at Fremont and Main Streets. Part of the Mint can be seen to the right.
Sahara porte-cochère under construction.
A piece of the neon sign for the Sahara Hotel and Casino is hoisted by crane above the Sahara's sign on Las Vegas Boulevard.
View at dusk of the neon sign in front of the Sahara Hotel and Casino. The sign says 'Del Webb's Sahara.' Don Rickles and Buddy Greco are featured.
Remodeling of the Ceasars Palace porte-cochère in 1979.
Remodeling of the Ceasars Palace porte-cochère in 1979.
New Sands sign being assembled while the old one is being removed.
Remodeling construction of the Circus Circus porte-cochère.
View of remodeling of the Circus Circus porte-cochère, seen from the front street entrance.
Disassembly of the old neon sign for the Sands, with the new sign next to it.
Daytime view of the neon sign for the Aladdin. The lower portion of the sign shows its structural framework. Lola Falana and the Smothers Brothers are featured.
Remodeling of the Circus Circus porte-cochère.



















