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Wendover Will is a sign created for the Stateline Casino in West Wendover, Nevada in 1952. It is now a landmark for the town of West Wendover.〔Richard Menzies. ("When There's a Will, There's a Wendover: Nevada's Neon Colossus Winks Once Again )". ''American Heritage'', June/July 2006.〕 ==History== Pat Denner was commissioned to design the sign for the Stateline Casino in 1952. Denner had just completed the Vegas Vic sign that was erected in 1951. The sign was constructed by The Young Electric Sign Company. Wendover Will was named after the town of Wendover and William Smith, who founded the Stateline Casino. The sign was intended to draw travelers in from US Highways 40 and 50, later known as Interstate 80. The sign includes of neon tubing.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Wendover Will )〕 When the Stateline Casino changed ownership, the sign was donated to Wendover. The town spent approximately $200,000 to restore the sign; the restoration was done by The Young Electric Sign Company. Wendover Will was moved to Wendover Boulevard in the town's center and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 9, 2005. Wendover Will is a Registered Trademark of the City of West Wendover. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Wendover Will」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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