20 Rare Photos Reveal The Old Glamour Behind America’s ‘Sin City’
The birth of Sin City: Rare retro photos reveal how Las Vegas transformed from a one-horse town to the glitzy City of Lights
The Lights Of Las Vegas, 1966
After a while, the lights on Fremont Street began to have a retro feel. It was seen as the old-fashioned part of Vegas.
Tanya The Elephant, 1966
Vegas was not opposed to publicity stunts. When Tanya, an elephant that performed at the Dunes Hotel and Casino, played at the blackjack table, people loved it.
Woman Playing Craps, 1963.
The late ’60s brought a lot of racial tension in Las Vegas. Segregation was a national issue at the time.
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