Fremont Hotel circa 1990
Las Vegas Photo courtesy Paul Bauke
The Fremont Hotel was built in 1951 and has been a downtown Las Vegas legend ever since. Here's a shot from 1990 that shows the neon from ground up. 11-05
4 Queens
Las Vegas Photo courtesy Paul Bauke
Here's the neon of the 4 Queens front facade as it glowed prior to the installation of the Fremont Street Experience canopy. This casino has been around since 1966. 11-05
Glitter Gulch circa 1990
Las Vegas Photo courtesy Paul Bauke
Check out this shot of Glitter Gulch lit up and Sassy Sally blushing in full neon. This shot taken in 1990 shows how the neon stood out before the canopy was installed on Fremont Street. 11-05
Glitter Gulch circa 1990
Las Vegas Photo courtesy Paul Bauke
Here's another shot of Fremont Street, Vegas Vic, and Glitter Gulch back in 1990. This shot shows downtown Las Vegas decked out as a neon wonderland. 11-05
Binion's Horseshoe - 1990
Las Vegas, NV Photo courtesy Paul Bauke
Here are shots from Binion's Horseshoe from 1990. Binion's opened in 1951 after converting from the El Dorado Club.
Binion's Horseshoe closed its doors in January of 2004 and was purchased by Harrah's. Binion's then lost the Horseshoe name and the World Series of Poker rights, and is currently Binion's Gambling Hall. 11-05
Binion's Horseshoe - 2005
Las Vegas, NV Photo courtesy Matthew Hands
Here's another shot of Binion's Horseshoe, taken in 2005. The neon above the front entranceway has changed. These days, the Horseshoe and name have been removed. 01-07