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20 Rare Photos Reveal The Old Glamour Behind America’s ‘Sin City’

by Zack Walkter • Published July 6, 2017

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The birth of Sin City: Rare retro photos reveal how Las Vegas transformed from a one-horse town to the glitzy City of Lights

Fremont Street, 1944

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Once casinos became such a big attraction, Fremont Street was the main drag that drew in gamblers.

Golden Nugget, 1950s

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After World War II, there was a huge boom for Las Vegas gambling. So many new casinos and hotels popped up between 1946 and 1955, though still barely anything compared to what you see now.

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Las Vegas Casino, 1950s

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The interiors of casinos looked a lot different back then compared to now. For one thing, they were a lot brighter inside.

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