Back when the Strip glowed with vintage marquees, big-band music spilled from casino lounges, and headliners like Sinatra and Elvis turned every night into an event, Las Vegas had a different kind of allure. This was the Vegas of smoky rooms, endless buffets, and star-studded stages — a time when the city was just beginning to earn its reputation as the ultimate playground for adults. These pictures tell its origin story.
1. Honest John’s and Centerfold Casinos (1975)
2. Cocktail Waitress at Caesars Palace (1968)
3. Children Waiting Outside the Casino While Their Parents Are Inside (1954)
4. Playing Slots (1942)
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