Neonopolis
Architect(s): RTKL Associates
Address: Fremont between Main and Las Vegas Blvd.
Year: 2002


This $100 million entertainment mall was intended to bring more vitality and development to downtown, but the project has had a troubled past. Multiple anchor tenants backed out of the project until Crown Theaters stepped in. Additionally the underground parking garage has had water leakage problems. The three-level structure features a food court, specialty stores, an art gallery, and the second largest tenant, Jillian's, a bar/bowling alley/pool hall/arcade. Vintage neon signs are displayed in the building's interior courtyard. The complex integrates nicely with the Fremont Street Experience and draws respectable crowds on the weekends. "One of Las Vegas' 10 ugliest buildings"-Las Vegas Weekly, Aug.21-27, 2003.

Resources available in the ASL:

Neonopolis: Las Vegas, NV. 450 Fremont Street
www.neonopolis.net (last accessed February 10, 2008)
RTKL Associates

“Banking on bowling, billiards and beer.” Las Vegas Review Journal 12 October 2002: 1D, 8D. Includes photos. ASL File #: NAF(F) RTKL 4

Hay, David. “Boxed in.” Architecture Las Vegas 1, n.3 (2002): 27-29. ASL File #: GEN 22

Jones, Chris. “Neonopolis Diversifies with Desk Set: Downtown Complex Broadens Its Business Business Base with Office Tenants.” Las Vegas Review-Journal , 24 June 2003, 1D & 3D. ASL File #: NAF(F) RTKL 6

Jones, Chris. “New Leadership Sure Neonopolis Can Shine.” Las Vegas Review-Journal . 2004. Available: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Mar-30-Tue-2004/business/23542716.html Accessed March 31, 2004. ASL File #: NAF(F) RTKL 8

Moller, Jan. “Troubled project gets new tenant.” Las Vegas Review Journal 17 May 2001: 1B, 3B. ASL File #: NAF(F) RTKL 2

“New and notable.” Architecture Las Vegas 1, n.1 (Jan. 2001): 18-19. ASL File #: GEN 20

Twardy, Chuck. “10 Ugly Buildings.” Las Vegas Weekly , 21-27 October 2003, 18-19. ASL File #: LVA VS 3.

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: picture from Las Vegas Review Journal 20 December 2001: page unknown. ASL File #: NAF(F) RTKL 3

UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: Neonopolis Promotional Packages includes maps, perspectives and site plans from World Entertainment Centers. ASL File #: NAF(F) RTKL 7

Whitely, Joan. “Not dead yet.” Las Vegas Review Journal 3 November 2002: 1J, 10J. Includes photos. ASL File #: NAF(F) RTKL 5

Information and image(s) also available on ASL's self guided architectural driving tours:

http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/lasvegas/downtown01a.html#002

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