Step back in time to the golden age of glitz and glamour with mid-century vintage Las Vegas memorabilia. From dazzling casino matchbooks and neon cocktail stirrers to iconic hotel postcards and souvenir ashtrays, these treasures tell the story of a bygone era when the Strip was a playground for the stars.

Whether you’re a vintage enthusiast, a collector, or simply nostalgic for the charm of classic Vegas, exploring these artifacts is like hitting the jackpot of history and style. Let’s dive into the world of mid-century Vegas and uncover the magic hidden in its memorabilia.

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Mid-Century Vintage Las Vegas Memorabilia

Vintage Las Vegas souvenir felt pennants from the mid 1960’s featuring Fremont St. casino’s.

Source: Etsy-UnVaultedVintage

Mid-Century 1960s ashtray from The Mint Casino.

Details: This is a clear glass souvenir ashtray from The Mint Casino in Las Vegas Nevada. The ashtray features a pink and black logo from the 1960’s, prior to the 26-story hotel skyscraper addition to the Mint, completed in 1965. In 1988, The Mint was sold and became part of Binion’s Horseshoe.

Due to its iconic Mid Century shape, The Mint is seen in several movies and videos including: 1964 – Viva Las Vegas and 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever (Source).

Source: Etsy-TrinketsMysteryDepot

The Mint … opened in Las Vegas in 1957. What a beauty of a hotel exterior!

1960s Stardust Hotel and Casino vintage matchbook. Love the Mid Century stars illustrations.

Further Reading: Vintage Matchbook Advertising

Source: Etsy-QuickChickDesigns

1960s vintage restaurant menu for “Cafe La Parisienne” at the Dunes Hotel and Casino.

Dishes included: Roast Prime Rib for $6.50; Boiled Filet Mignon for $7.50. From my quick research these meals were in or around $70 (if my source was correct).

Further Reading: Vintage Menus: 1920’s-1960’s

Source: Etsy-Pianonewby

SANDS Las Vegas Times -Dedication Issue December 1965 Las Vegas. 28-page dedication program features stars, guests, pages of color drawings of multiple rooms in the hotel and more.

Source: Etsy-DCshop

1960s Tiki Mug from Aku Aku, a Polynesian restaurant inside the Stardust Hotel.

Source: Etsy-SanDiegoVintage

Read all about the history of the Aku Aku Polynesian Restaurant HERE (fantastic photos).

The photo below is from 1966 and you can see the amazing sign for the Aku Aku Polynesian restaurant in the background behind the marque that mentions a lineup featuring, The Collins Kids (seen them live), Montecillo Sisters (Filipino girl group), Coquettes and The Corondaos. FUN!

Source: Thehubagirls.blogspot.com

1960s View-Master for United States Travel featuring 21 picture reels of the Fabulous Las Vegas Strip.

Source: Etsy-SimplyUniqueByRob

1950s-60s nylon souvenir scarf from Las Vegas. Fun illustrations of the hotels.

Source: Etsy-fifisfinds

Mid Century swizzle stir sticks from Las Vegas casino/resorts. Featured below, Caesars Palace, Harrah’s, Aladdin and Frontier.

Further Reading: The Kitschy Fun of Swizzle Sticks

Source: Etsy-ZenkatVintage

Vintage Las Vegas Postcard from the early 1950s for the Wilbur Clark’s Desert Inn. I absolutely LOVE the lobbies early 1950s interior design. The pink and greens work so well together!

Fun Facts about the Desert Inn:

• Opened April 24th, 1950 and was the fifth resort to open on the Strip.
• The casino was one of the largest in the state at that time at 2,400 sq. ft. and it was the first resort with fountains – the famous “Dancing Waters” show involving the water jets choreographed to music. 
• The Painted Desert showroom, with 450 seats, made the Desert Inn infamous with Las Vegas entertainment, and was where Frank Sinatra made his Las Vegas debut in 1951. 
• The nursery was designed as a oversized dolls house for parents to drop off their children to stay with trained nurses (Source).

Further Reading: Vintage Postcards

Source: eBay

I will end this post with this really fun 1970’s “Weekend in Las Vegas” board game by Research Games. The game has a copyright date of 1974, model #711 and is rated for up to 6 adult players. Included in the game box are the following: playing board (3 sections), roulette wheel, 5 horses (1 blue one is missing), deck of playing cards, 6 player tokens, business cards, lottery purchase tickets, lottery winning tickets, plastic chips, 3 dice, odds cards, slot machine spinner, cashier checks and the instructions. HOW FUN!

Source: Etsy-rust2retro

Further Reading: Vintage Las Vegas archived blog posts

I’m off to Las Vegas for what feels like the millionth time, and I couldn’t be more excited! If you’re a fan of the city that never sleeps, I’d love to hear from you—share your favorite memory, hotel, or must-have collectible in the comments below!.

Thanks for dropping by friends!

Liz