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1. Name:
Mirage Resort Hotel Casino
2. Owner: MGM
Mirage
3. Address: 3400
S. Las Vegas Blvd.
3b. Additional Site
Details: The main attraction of
the property is its spectacular exploding volcano placed among an
astounding array of lagoons, waterfalls and palm trees. One of the
themed hotel casinos, the architectural form takes precedence over
an abundance of flashing lights and neon. Two pylon signs reside
on the front of the property along Las Vegas Blvd., another on the
west side of the property, two arched banner entrances are placed
among them, lettering atop the towers, and various text placed among
the vast stretch of landscaping are the only visible large elements
of signage.
4. Condition:
Structure 5
Surface 5
Lighting 5
Notes: The
structure and lighting on the signs are in excellent repair, with
no apparent major physical damage. The surfaces of the pylons and
assorted log text, are a bit dirty, but no more than any other establishment,
considering the punishment each must undergo due to the elements
as well as the live volcano.
5. Form: plyon,
fascia, porte cochere
6. Specfic Description:
Just north of Caesars Palace a
giant pylon sign faces north/south, on the east side of the strip.
Two giant square posts support a giant backlit advertisement panel,
and an adorning entablature containing the channel letters spelling
"Mirage." Between the two giant legs two cabinets are
present to fill the space. Just below the main backlit panel an
LED screen resides just above another back lit panel. The two giant
legs have a series of polished metallic panels running vertically
up the sides, creating a recessed channel. The sections are separated
with slight overhangs. The bottom smaller panel cabinet is an advertisement
for "Danny Gans" and the main panel advertises for the
"Seigfried and Roy" magic show. A small banner rests between
the main entablature, and the panel, reading "Magicians of
the Century." The black channel letters in the main pediment
spells "The Mirage," and are filled with incandescent
bulbs. The lush foliage and walkways continue north where a covered
awning faced with a carved wood and brass bullnose, allows pedestrians
to take a moving walkway up to the resort. The landscaping continues
north where it meets a driveway denoted by a low arched banner supported
by a pair o square columns on either end. "The Mirage"
is spelled in polished gold channel letters, with white interiors
and filled with incandescent bulbs. The banner itself is sculpted
into two sweeping solid shapes on the tops and bottoms, with a series
of folded ribbon like scroll shapes. The center section is crafted
as to allow light to pass through the negative spaces created by
the rows of positive scroll shapes. The banners face east. On the
faces of each of the flanking posts, two images of jumping dolphins
are scultped and finished in the same fashion. Past the gateway
the thick beds of foliage and palm trees can be seen headed back
along the drives. Continuing north a multi tiered lagoon rushes
circulating water on and over waterfalls, while yet more green shrubbery
and palm trees encrust islands and images of eroded rocks and geological
formations. The beautiful imagery continues north, twisting and
turning in and behind itself to create a fantastic spectacle for
a passerby to be lured in and be fascinated. Approximately in the
middle of the length of the expanse, the famous functioning volcano
rests quietly amongst smaller rocks and waterfalls. Just past the
volcano the lagoon opens up into a wide flat area of water where
bronze dolphins are positioned to look as if they are jumping out
of the water. Still the rich foliage dominates the landscape, until
another arched gateway interrupts the expanse to allow traffic.
The foliage, and lagoon landscaping, picks up again, cozily grasping
the base of a smaller pylon of similar design as the first. The
two reflective paneled legs rise up to connect with a horizontal
piece of the same design. A large backlit cabinet advertising for
Danny Gans occupies approximately three-quarters of the space between
the legs. An entablature of the same design as the main pylon, yet
smaller, crowns the top of the sign. The trademark font spells "The
Mirage" in black channel letters and filled with incandescent
bulbs. Just past the small double sided pylon, a small of recess
of rocks plays home to the end marker of the Mirage. A bust of Siegfried
and Roy with a tiger is ambiently lit, provided photo opportunities
for tourists. An interesting function has been added to the bust.
In the flower bed behind and on the sides of the object, faux boulders
are places with glowing crystals protruding from the surface. The
tower of rooms for the Mirage is the popular three winged "Y"
configuration converging onto a center structure. On each face of
each wing, giant black channel letters spell "The Mirage"
in their trademark text. Each is filled with incandescent bulbs.
7. Type of Display:
neon, incandescent, backlit
8. Media: steel,
plastic
9. Non-neon treatments:
n/a
10. Animation:
oscillation
Notes: The
incandescent bulbs located within text logos on the pylon sign,
and upon the tower oscillate to appear as shimmering. The effect
is one of the more common animations particularly among the larger,
corporate casinos.
11. Environment:
The placement of the Mirage
right on the curve of the Strip makes the pylons visible from a
good distance from either direction. The environment displayed by
the mirage is that of paradise. When walking past, and up to the
property, it hard not to stop and stare at the amazing foliage and
spread of waterfalls, and rocks. |
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