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EP75
02-26-2008, 05:25 PM
Does anyone know whatever happened to the legndary iconic Las Vegas Hilton sign that used to display E-L-V-I-S!? I noticed that they no longer have it up at the Hilton.

http://celebritysunglasses.com/JERRY/HiltonHotel.jpg
Tony Trout
02-26-2008, 05:36 PM
There were actually a few different signs that the Hilton used....
EP75
02-26-2008, 05:45 PM
But where's the one that I posted in the photo above?
Tony Trout
02-26-2008, 06:14 PM
But where's the one that I posted in the photo above?


Your guess is as good as mine.....
SweetCaroline
02-26-2008, 11:28 PM
Does anyone know whatever happened to the legndary iconic Las Vegas Hilton sign that used to display E-L-V-I-S!? I noticed that they no longer have it up at the Hilton.

http://celebritysunglasses.com/JERRY/HiltonHotel.jpg

Oh, sad, that no one knows what happened to it. :( It brings back such wonderful memories for us fans that were there. That is a wonderful picture of the sign.
elvislady
02-27-2008, 12:29 AM
I think they should open a museum for all the boarders like this one, they are a part of elvis history.
elvislady;)
Presleyfanforever
02-27-2008, 12:41 AM
Does anyone know whatever happened to the legndary iconic Las Vegas Hilton sign that used to display E-L-V-I-S!? I noticed that they no longer have it up at the Hilton.

http://celebritysunglasses.com/JERRY/HiltonHotel.jpg

this nice. thank you for post. pretty. i never be there.
Presleyfanforever
02-27-2008, 12:41 AM
hotel there still?
toffe
02-27-2008, 02:12 AM
hotel there still?

Yes it is!
Presleyfanforever
02-27-2008, 02:18 AM
thank youu toffee. look same as picture? that nice to see. hotel where Elvis was. wonder if room still same.
Getlo
02-27-2008, 06:05 AM
Because of refurbishments, signs like this are replaced regularly.

There is a neon graveyard outside Vegas, where all the old signs go to die.

http://www.neonmuseum.org/boneyard.html

Maybe it's there.
ruggishboo
02-27-2008, 10:17 AM
According to Wikipedia, on July 18, 1994, a severe windstorm knocked the original sign down. It was then replaced with the present sign...here's the link; scroll down to "history":

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Hilton
Tony Trout
02-27-2008, 11:43 AM
According to Wikipedia, on July 18, 1994, a severe windstorm knocked the original sign down. It was then replaced with the present sign...here's the link; scroll down to "history":

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Hilton


From reading that article, it seems to appear that Elvis's penthouse suite no longer exists....
utmom2008
02-27-2008, 12:40 PM
From reading that article, it seems to appear that Elvis's penthouse suite no longer exists....
His suite has been broken up and turned into several suites. It's such a shame that original sign is no longer there..I don't care for the one they have up now. Believe me....riding from the airport and coming down Paradise Road and seeing that sign for the 1st time is something I will never forget. It's as though you could feel the excitement.(y)
toffe
02-27-2008, 02:15 PM
His suite has been broken up and turned into several suites. It's such a shame that original sign is no longer there..I don't care for the one they have up now. Believe me....riding from the airport and coming down Paradise Road and seeing that sign for the 1st time is something I will never forget. It's as though you could feel the excitement.(y)

That must be a wonderfull feeling! :)
toffe
02-27-2008, 02:17 PM
From reading that article, it seems to appear that Elvis's penthouse suite no longer exists....

I think the suit is still there, just look at this site:

http://www.rareelvispresley.com/

and click on Hilton`Suite on the left! (y)
LORRIELOVESELVIS
02-27-2008, 02:52 PM
That Headliner Marquee Sign At Nite Was So Pretty ! We Took Alot Of Pictures There. And Just Could Not Wait For The Elvis Shows.
utmom2008
02-27-2008, 04:21 PM
I think the suit is still there, just look at this site:

http://www.rareelvispresley.com/

and click on Hilton`Suite on the left! (y)
Those are the pics of how it looked back in Elvis' days. Several years ago it was broken into several smaller suites.
utmom2008
02-27-2008, 04:23 PM
That Headliner Marquee Sign At Nite Was So Pretty !

I agree! At night it was about the coolest looking sign I have ever seen. (y)
EP75
02-27-2008, 04:25 PM
I think the suit is still there, just look at this site:

http://www.rareelvispresley.com/

and click on Hilton`Suite on the left! (y)

The site's not working.:hmm:
EP75
02-27-2008, 04:31 PM
Since this is related to the thread, can someone post any larger photos of the iconic sign lit up at night?(y)
SweetCaroline
02-27-2008, 04:40 PM
That Headliner Marquee Sign At Nite Was So Pretty ! We Took Alot Of Pictures There. And Just Could Not Wait For The Elvis Shows.


It is great to know there are others on the board that know the thrill of seeing that sign :king: and the joy it brought to the heart!(y)(y)(y)
EP75
02-28-2008, 06:00 PM
Does anyone have any photos of the sign at night? UTMOM?
franny
02-28-2008, 06:04 PM
Is this pic you're looking for, EP75? I found it in the Gallery section...

franny

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/files/7/8/marquee.jpg
utmom2008
02-28-2008, 06:10 PM
Does anyone have any photos of the sign at night? UTMOM?
I am pretty sure I do....let me look for them! (y)
LORRIELOVESELVIS
02-28-2008, 06:10 PM
Is this pic you're looking for, EP75? I found it in the Gallery section...

franny

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/files/7/8/marquee.jpg

THATS IT FOR ME !!!!!:notworthy(y) LOL....
utmom2008
02-28-2008, 06:11 PM
It is great to know there are others on the board that know the thrill of seeing that sign :king: and the joy it brought to the heart!(y)(y)(y)
Can't you remember how that sign looked?? It would give me chill-bumps it was so cool. (y)
SweetCaroline
02-28-2008, 06:24 PM
Can't you remember how that sign looked?? It would give me chill-bumps it was so cool. (y)


I remember......I love seeing the sign again (y)(y)(y)awesome memories. I might have a postcard of the sign from back then if I would ever dig into my old stuff in the dusty ol' attic. I remember looking around the net last year to see if I could find old pictures of the sign and International/Hilton back then .........and saw pictures of how it is now:blink::blink::blink: Sure didn't thrill like it did back when. :D
Especially with the skinny guy painted on the side of the Hilton. :blink:
LORRIELOVESELVIS
02-28-2008, 06:29 PM
Can't you remember how that sign looked?? It would give me chill-bumps it was so cool. (y)
Im telling you my heart has a smile right across it right now.....:D
SweetCaroline
02-28-2008, 06:47 PM
Im telling you my heart has a smile right across it right now.....:D


(((((((((Lorrie))))))))))))
U.S. Male
02-28-2008, 07:33 PM
Follow this link over to our pal Jumpsuit Junkies Page (Elvis Presley Picture Galleries)

Got a lot of cool photos of the famous sign there (y)

http://www.tcb-world.com/elvispictures/Elvis%2070's%20Concert%20Marquee's/Elvis%20Concert%20Marquee.html


Also, the photo you posted Lorrie is a bit out of shape. I've modified it, so it appears like it should. Hope you likes it :D
LORRIELOVESELVIS
02-28-2008, 08:26 PM
Follow this link over to our pal Jumpsuit Junkies Page (Elvis Presley Picture Galleries)

Got a lot of cool photos of the famous sign there (y)

http://www.tcb-world.com/elvispictures/Elvis%2070's%20Concert%20Marquee's/Elvis%20Concert%20Marquee.html


Also, the photo you posted Lorrie is a bit out of shape. I've modified it, so it appears like it should. Hope you likes it :D
THANK YOU!!! BBM...LOL*LORRIE:notworthy(y)
SweetCaroline
02-28-2008, 08:44 PM
Thanks BBM...:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy
I loved #10 with the "Elvis NOW" posters on the pillars, too!!! (y)(y)(y)
"Memories Sweeten' with the Ages Just Like Wine" :D
EP75
03-02-2008, 11:36 AM
http://www.tcb-world.com/elvispictures/Elvis%2070's%20Concert%20Marquee's/slides/58.JPG

:hmm: Imagine seeing this at the new hotel planned in Las Vegas? If not the original, then maybe a replica? Or, maybe as the new intriguing entrance to the new 80,000 square foot Visitor's center being planned to be built next to Graceland?(y) It' s reportedly going to have a Las vegas meets Disney feel to it so why not?(y)(y)(y)
utmom2008
03-02-2008, 11:43 AM
http://www.tcb-world.com/elvispictures/Elvis%2070's%20Concert%20Marquee's/slides/58.JPG

:hmm: Imagine seeing this at the new hotel planned in Las Vegas? If not the original, then maybe a replica? Or, maybe as the new intriguing entrance to the new 80,000 square foot Visitor's center being planned to be built next to Graceland?(y) It' s reportedly going to have a Las vegas meets Disney feel to it so why not?(y)(y)(y)
This post belongs in the "Graceland Re-development" thread.....does it not? ;);)