Check Out These Rare Photos of Las Vegas’ Early Days of Glitz and Glamour

Published on 08/06/2020
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The Copa Girls Perform At The Copa Room

The Copa Girls were one of the most iconic performers in all of Las Vegas. The Copa Girls performed for crowds that packed up to 400 people at the Sands Hotel. The Copa Room was their home base and it drew in massive audiences whenever their performance was scheduled. The Copa Room is furnished to look like the Copacabana: brilliantly colored and vibrant. If you’re in luck, there are times The Copa Girls performed alongside other famous singers of the times. See the photo below and appreciate The Copa Girls. 

The Copa Girls Perform At The Copa Room

The Copa Girls Perform At The Copa Room

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Muhammad Ali Fights In Vegas

What really skyrocketed the city’s popularity was the must-see Las Vegas boxing matches. Back in 1965, Las Vegas made history by hosting the first-ever boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson. Young Ali had already made a name for himself for his remarkable skills and his boxing victories, and the fight against Floyd Patterson was a battle for the heavyweight title. Muhammad Ali rose as the champion, though Patterson tried to taunt him by referring to him with his former name.

Muhammad Ali Fights In Vegas

Muhammad Ali Fights In Vegas

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