Las Vegas, the spiritual home of the Modern Drunkard, the host city for our record breaking First Convention, has lost one of its key designers, Betty Willis (at the tender age of 92); the lady whom, amongst other things, designed the iconic, "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada" sign (see below). This was a lady who helped build and shape Las Vegas and, as such, she knew everyone from Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegal" to Tom Jones.
So do yourself a favour and gather more information on the fantastic life and times of Betty Willis. You can start by clicking here.
The Woman Who Put The "Kitsch" In Vegas
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The Woman Who Put The "Kitsch" In Vegas
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Re: The Woman Who Put The "Kitsch" In Vegas
So sad, but a lovely read. Iconic. Serrendipitous for her, and all thanks to Googies.
Side note: you know that the sign is perched upon a post so short that a tall man could steal a lightbulb?
It's in the meridian between the two opposing lanes, but kind of iffy about the way to approach, almost like you are doing something illegal, if you want your picture taken before it.
You probably are, and that makes it even more legit, Las Vegas-style
Side note: you know that the sign is perched upon a post so short that a tall man could steal a lightbulb?
It's in the meridian between the two opposing lanes, but kind of iffy about the way to approach, almost like you are doing something illegal, if you want your picture taken before it.
You probably are, and that makes it even more legit, Las Vegas-style