If you’re looking for fun, sun, and a bit of sin, there’s no better place to go than the must-visit vacation destination, Las Vegas, hooked its tourists with its mesmerizing lights and lively casinos that fill the Strip, and the nightlife full of shows by world-famous performers and bottomless drinks. What used to be a barren desert landscape became the bright playground for rich thrill-seekers looking for indulgence, excess, and glamour during the 1940s. Check out these photos from its golden age dating back to the 1940s and 1950s. The days when the Strip was located on Fremont Street, showbiz stars such as Marilyn Monroe were patrons of the landmark while everyone was looking fab and dashing.
Check Out These Rare Photos Of Las Vegas’ Early Days Of Glitz And Glamour
First Neon Sign In Las Vegas
Though the Golden Age of Las Vegas is considered to have truly begun during the 1940s and 1950s when the Rat Pack dominated the casinos and celebrities patronized the city’s hotels, Las Vegas’ casinos’ dated way before that. As a matter of fact, the first gambling hall got a neon sign back in the 1930s. Look at this photo taken of the Las Vegas Club, the first hotel gambling establishment to have a neon sign installed onto its entrance.
The First Neon Sign In Las Vegas
