Why Hundreds of Las Vegas Casino Neons Survived Demolition

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An Old Fashioned, some red lipstick and a black dress…sigh, there’s just something undeniable about a good ol’ classic. The beloved Vegas showgirl may be an endangered species these days (insert tear), but “VEGAS! THE SHOW” preserved those feather-clad beauties and the likes of an era when everything was flashier and dripping with sophistication. What’s that you ask? Can a show filled with gorgeous and talented women a la Rat Pack era really exist in the here and now? Oh yes my friend, it sure can and all we have to say is raise that curtain and let the good times roll. With a little song, a lot of dance and that certain sultry allure that only old timey Vegas could pull off, this is a trip down memory lane and, well, it’s pretty legit. The costumes are fun, funky, sexy and so real. Ok, well maybe not the candy-themed costumes but hell, their Sammy Davis Jr. sure had us pining for an autograph. For a city that was built on pure, raw talent and obviously dolla dolla bills, this show celebrates iconic moments from the city's rich entertainment history through the decades that made the Vegas we know and love today. And we’ll tip our top hats to that.

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Published Oct 28, 2026

Discover why over 250 retired hotel and casino signs sit in a desert lot, and how a scrap yard accidentally saved the history of old Las Vegas. From 80-foot steel pylons to the iconic cursive letters that once lit up the Nevada sky, the Neon Boneyard is all that remains of legendary buildings that were packed with dynamite and demolished.

In this episode of IT'S HISTORY, Ryan Socash explores the rise and fall of classic Las Vegas. We uncover the early days of the Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO), the truth behind the Mob-run casinos of the Atomic Age, and the mega-resort revolution started by Steve Wynn’s Mirage that ultimately led to a 15-year wave of casino implosions.

Learn how the non-profit Neon Museum stepped in to save these massive pieces of American history from the wrecking ball, preserving the disposable past of the entertainment capital of the world.

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