Iconic sign company YESCO crosses the century mark
Designed by Kermit Wayne in 1958, YESCO’s sign for the Stardust wrapped the building in neon and featured three-dimensional planets and comets. It was 216 feet long and 27 feet high.
Feb 16, 2022 by Mike Prevatt
Las Vegas Boulevard might’ve been just another busy American street if it weren’t for the dazzling neon signs of its casino resorts.
Many of those icons — and the ones on Fremont Street — were designed and made by the Young Electric Sign Company.
YESCO is one of the most quintessential Las Vegas companies in the city’s history.
And even though YESCO actually turns 102 this year, it’s finally celebrating its 100th anniversary with a new photo exhibit at Nevada Humanities gallery.
Click here to listen to KNPR’s interview with Jeff Young, YESCO Senior Vice president.