The glitz and glamour of vintage Las Vegas in the 1950s and 1960s lives on through postcards captivating a bygone era. From the iconic neon signs to glamorous casinos and showgirls, these postcards provide a unique window into the golden age of Sin City.
Let’s open the vault to Vintage Vegas…
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1950s & 1960s Las Vegas Vintage Postcards
“The Monaco”- 71 room motel with dressing rooms and queen size beds and a heated pool at the corner of Desert Inn Rd & the “Strip”. Postcard circa 1950s possibly early 1960s.
Source: Etsy
1950s Postcard of Wilbur Clark’s Desert Inn Motel.
Source: Etsy
Greetings from Las Vegas and the Pioneer Club.
Source: Etsy
Riviera postcard 1960s. Featuring Red Skelton, Peggy Taylor and Lionel Hampton.
Source: Etsy
Vintage Postcard of The Stardust Resort Hotel and The World’s Tallest Sign and Home of the “Lido de Paris” Circa 1958.
Source: Etsy
Nevada’s Finest Cocktail Lounge-The “Cinnabar -Truly Western.”
Source: eBay
Sahara Hotel Pool Area-Look at that fruit arrangement on the balcony..wow!
Source: eBay
At “The Thunderbird” in the 1960s you could go swimming and then pop over to the putting green to hit a few golf balls after. Fun! Fun! Fun!
Source: eBay
Buffets are as popular now as they were in the 1950s, ice swan included!
Source: Ebay
Thanks for stopping by friends and if you are interested in more photos and vintage advertising from “Sin City”, then please check out my other Vegas Blog Post…..
Further Reading about Vintage Las Vegas:
- Vintage Las Vegas Photos, 1940s-1960s
- Las Vegas Vintage Postcards
- Vintage Vegas Roundup – Collection of vintage postcards, vintage images & more!
- The Golden Nugget-Vintage Las Vegas
You can also check some interesting hotels in Las Vegas HERE.
Question Time: Do you collect postcards when you travel (and send them)? Maybe you collect vintage postcards? I would love to hear all about it in the comments below.
Liz
Everything looks so fun and hopeful. I love the diver on the diving board. It just seems like a safer time full of joy.