This sign was originally designed as a 'brand' for Binion's Horseshoe on Fremont Street. When it was placed, people often remarked on the upside-down horseshoe, a symbol of bad luck, as everything would supposedly pour out. Despite the initial concerns, the sign became part of what is now known as Binion's. The black, Moorish shape on the left side is the only remnant from the Dunes Hotel and Casino, a historic resort that once stood on the Las Vegas Strip.

The Dunes opened in 1955, themed around Arabian Nights and known for its iconic sultan’s head and elaborate Moorish architecture. It became famous for its top-notch entertainment, including big names like Frank Sinatra, and it helped define Las Vegas' glamorous allure in the 1960s and '70s. However, after facing financial difficulties, the Dunes was sold and eventually demolished in 1993 in a grand spectacle to make way for The Bellagio, which now stands in its place. The Bellagio, opened in 1998, is known for its luxury, grandeur, and famous fountains, continuing the legacy of high-class resorts on the Strip.

The street in the painting is named after J.T. McWilliams, the first surveyor who mapped out the streets when this area was just a train stop.