Santa Monica Pier sign to be removed for restoration in Las Vegas
YESCO will repair the historic blue neon landmark and store it during bridge construction before reinstalling it in 2028, officials said.
- On Tuesday, crews began dismantling the historic Santa Monica Pier sign, which has welcomed tourists since 1941, for transport to a specialist facility in Las Vegas. The landmark will undergo extensive restoration before returning to the pier.
- The Pier Bridge Replacement Project, which aims to improve safety and accessibility, prompted the removal. YESCO, known for maintaining the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, will handle the careful refurbishment and preservation of the historic structure.
- Workers will dismantle the sign in sections through Saturday, with neon removal on Tuesday, the crown on Wednesday, and the main frame on Thursday. One lane of Ocean Avenue near the pier entrance will remain closed during working hours.
- While the original sign undergoes restoration in Nevada, a half-scale replica installed near Pier Burger allows tourists to capture photos. Mayor Caroline Torosis said the refurbishment will "preserve the sign's history" while ensuring the landmark continues welcoming visitors.
- Scheduled to return in 2028 before the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, the restored sign will be reinstalled at a higher elevation to improve visibility and vehicle clearance. The timing aligns with completion of the new bridge.
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The emblematic sign of the Santa Monica pier will begin to be dismantled this Tuesday for restoration in Las Vegas, as part of a project to replace the aging bridge connecting Ocean Avenue with the pier, city officials announced this Tuesday. The blue neon sign, which has welcomed visitors since 1941, will be dismantled for several days and moved to a facility in Nevada for repair and refurbishment. The sign is registered in the California Histo…
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