Neon Cowboys

One of my earliest travel memories, from a trip to Disneyland when I was seven years old, is of the giant neon cowboy on Fremont Street in Las Vegas. This image is indelibly etched on my mind, so I instantly recognized it when I came across a copy in Taejon, South Korea. Compare the original on the left with the copy on the right.

This sign, whose name is Vegas Vic, was originally installed in 1947 but replaced with the current version in 1951. The cowgirl across the street, Vegas Vicki, aka Sassy Sally, was installed in 1980.

If you know of any more copies of this famous sign, please let me know, and send a photo if possible.