So, confession time. When it first started, I was a fan of
A&E’s Storage Wars. One of the episodes took place in Vegas and featured
The Neon Museum. The Museum looked really cool since it is a bone yard for old
Vegas neon signs. So when Lynn and were in Vegas for our anniversary, we
stopped by to take a look.
Unfortunately, the graveyard of neon is by tour only and the
tours were sold out for the day. (If you go, stop by early in the day.)
However, I did manage to get a few pictures.
About the Entrance Building/Visitor’s Center – This building was the
lobby of the La Concha Motel. This distinctive shell-shaped building was
designed by acclaimed architect Paul Revere Williams. The curvilinear La Concha
Motel lobby is a striking example of Mid-Century modern design characterized by
Atomic- and Space Age shapes and motifs.
For more information on Paul Williams and his work, please check out The Paul Revere Williams Project.
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