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Another reason the Strip began to outpace Fremont St was theming. By the 50s the western motif was outdated and abandon by new properties opening on the strip. This is why a more sophisticated client was attracted to the area. While on Fremont, the western motif was alive, well and expanding. (Spectacular – A History of Las Vegas Neon)
TwitPic of the week
History in the making, literally. This week’s winner goes to @FSELV for a picture of the Fremont St Experience canopy under construction. We lament on this show the loss of the black sky to frame Fremont Neon but respect what the Fremont St Experience did to draw people back downtown. It is in that spirit that we celebrate this photo.
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