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.

"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.

1950s Postcard of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn Motel vintage postcard

Source: Etsy

Greetings from Las Vegas and the Pioneer Club.

vintage las vegas postcards - Greetings from Las Vegas and the Pioneer Club.

Source: Etsy

Riviera postcard 1960s. Featuring Red Skelton, Peggy Taylor and Lionel Hampton.

Riviera Las Vegas Hotel Postcard Red Skelton Peggy Taylor Lionel Hampton vintage postcard

Source: Etsy

Vintage Postcard of The Stardust Resort Hotel and The World’s Tallest Sign and Home of the “Lido de Paris” Circa 1958.

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.”

vintage postcard of the cinnabar cocktail lounge las vegas nevada

Source: eBay

Sahara Hotel Pool Area-Look at that fruit arrangement on the balcony..wow!

hotel sahara las vegas nevada vintage postcard

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!

Las Vegas, Nevada Postcard THUNDERBIRD HOTEL Swimming Pool Scene c1960s vintage postcard

Source: eBay

Buffets are as popular now as they were in the 1950s, ice swan included!

Las Vegas Desert Inn Postcard Buffet Line c1950s vintage postcard

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…..

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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