County leaders have renamed a street in homage to an all-time Las Vegas legend. In East Las Vegas’ Winchester neighborhood, Karen Avenue, adjacent to the Commercial Center complex, officially became Liberace Avenue on December 14. County Commissioner Tick Segerblom says the act is “one small way to acknowledge his contributions.”

“It’s been 35 years since Liberace passed away,” noted a partial statement from Segerblom, in whose district the street is located. “Liberace was an incredible pianist and a spectacular showman. He ruled the Las Vegas Strip for four-plus decades and at the height of his fame was the highest-paid entertainer in the world.

“This recognition is long past due,” Segerblom continued. “His impact on Las Vegas and the entertainment industry generally is unquestionable.”

The change is effective between Joe W. Brown Drive to Maryland Parkway. According to the county, a second phase is “planned to be brought forward later,” and could extend the renaming further west to Paradise Road.

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