LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Pride of Philly Steaks, or more affectionately known as P.O.P.S., announced Monday it was donating its original sign to the Neon Museum following the restaurant’s renovation.
According to a release from the restaurant, the neon sign, which featured the restaurant’s original logo, classic neon colors, and vintage Las Vegas charm, will find a permanent new home at the museum this summer.
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The sign has sat on top of Pride of Philly Steaks‘ iconic A-frame building since the restaurant’s opening in 2002 and has been a “familiar beacon to locals and visitors along Decatur Boulevard.”
“As The Neon Museum continues to preserve the city’s most beloved landmarks, the original Pride of Philly Steaks sign will join the collection as a symbol of Las Vegas’ neighborhood culture and small business legacy,” Aaron Berger, Executive Director of The Neon Museum, said.
“The P.O.P.S sign has been part of our story since my father founded the restaurant more than 20 years ago,” Christina Walton, owner of Pride of Philly Steaks, said. “Generations of locals and visitors have spotted the neon sign from Decatur Boulevard and made the restaurant part of their Las Vegas experience. Donating it to The Neon Museum ensures this piece of our history lives on in a place that truly celebrates the spirit of Las Vegas. We’re honored to see it preserved for years to come.”…