It’s that time of year again! I’m off to Las Vegas for a fun weekend celebrating German Karneval (Mardi Gras). I cannot wait to get out of Toronto because right now it’s so cold all my windows and patio doors are frozen shut! That is too cold way too cold. Bring on the sunshine and pools (even though many of the pools are closed during this time of the year as it’s offseason. Not my hotel though!).

Vintage black and white photograph of two girls by the pool in 1950s swimsuits and 1950s hairstyles. Las Vegas, 1955 — Las Vegas 1955. Source: Etsy

For today’s post, I put together a roundup of ‘Vintage Vegas’ images, travel posters and advertisements to help put me in a sunny mood for a visit to one of my favourite cities.

Let’s begin!

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Lets throw a quarter into the machine and begin the fun! -1950s Vintage Las Vegas Photo at the Nevada Club.

Further Reading: Vintage Las Vegas Photos, 1940s-1960s

1950s vintage photo: Nevada Club, Las Vegas: — 1950’s Nevada Club. Source: Etsy

TWA 1956 Travel Advertisement.”Fly TWA to Las Vegas”

1950s Vintage TWA Las Vegas Travel Poster-1956 Advertisement — Source: Etsy

Alaska Motel, Las Vegas 1949.

1940s vintage photo of the Alaska Motel, Las Vegas, NV, July 1949 — Source: Etsy

The Sal Sagev Hotel (now the Golden Gate Hotel) on Fremont Street, Las Vegas.

The postcard also shows the El Trovatore Auto Court on Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona.

Further Reading: Las Vegas Vintage Postcards

Sal Sagev now Golden Gate Hotel Fremont St Downtown LAS VEGAS NV Vintage Linen Postcard — Source: Etsy

Group photograph of entertainers at the Dunes, including Anna Bailey and Frank Sinatra.

Photograph of a showgirl posed at the swimming pool of Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino, [May 22], 1955. The Moulin Rouge was the first desegregated hotel casino, it was popular with many of the black entertainers of the time, who would entertain at the other hotels and casinos and stay at the Moulin Rouge (source).

1950s vintage photo: Photograph of a showgirl posed at the swimming pool of Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino, [May 22], 1955 — Source: The African American Experience in Las Vegas, Special Collections & Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Moulin Rouge, Las Vegas hotel, 1955.

1950s vintage photo of the Moulin Rouge hotel sign in Las Vegas, 1955 — Source: Pinterest

The Westerner – Saloon, Gambling House & Restaurant, Circa 1950’s.

Film transparency of the front exterior of the Westerner Gambling House (Las Vegas), circa 1950s — Source: Manis Collection, Special Collections & Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Las Vegas gambling scene, 1930s.

Neon sign for the Silver Slipper Gambling Hall (Las Vegas), after 1958.

Photograph of the June Taylor Dancers posing at the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1949.

Vintage Las Vegas ~ Flamingo hotel cocktail napkin “The Show Place of the Nation”.

Travel Western Airlines! What a fun Mid-Century Travel Poster.

Las Vegas Western Airlines vintage ad- Mid Century Art. — Source: Pinterest

1950’s Las Vegas Strip Fun.

vintage image of two women in the 1950s in las vegas having fun in their 1950s fashions on the Las Vegas strip. — Source: Pinterest

One last picture before we leave. Circa 1950s featuring the Giant Golden Nugget Sign in the background.

Further Reading: Vintage Vegas-Golden Nugget Casino Hotel

1950s Vintage Photo of an older couple in 1950s fashions posing in front of the Golden Nugget sign. — Source: Pinterest

That is it for this weeks post and now I’m off to pack. If your interested, follow my adventures on Instagram and have a great week friends!

Question Time: If you have been to Vegas before, share your favourite hotel or things to do in the comments below I would love to know!

Further Reading: Vintage Travel Posts from the 1920s-1960s (and today)

Thanks for dropping by!

Liz

1950s pool swimming illustration — Source: Tumblr

Today’s post is for my series called ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ and it’s a look back on the fun of summer from the 1930s-1950s thru the eyes of those vintage images I love so much. Let’s go!

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Vintage Summer Photos: 1930s-1950s

1940s summer photo of young woman in swimsuit posing.

1930’s image of boating with friends. Only one seems to be doing all the hard work though.

1930s Vintage Photograph of Women Friends Boating In Canoe. Super 1930s sunglasses and 1930s hairstyles. — Source: Etsy

Swimming off the dock, always a favorite past time for many a child and adult. Location: State Park Diving Platform at Hamlin Lake, Michigan (1950s Photo).

1950s vintage photo: Great View of State Park Diving Platform and Kids Swimming at Hamlin Lake — Source: Flickr

This lovely woman in her adorable two piece playsuit is ready for some summer fun for sure (1940s Photo).

1940s Vintage Snapshot Photo Woman in a two piece matching playsuit. She is also wearing a 1940s turban in her hair and cute 1940s shoes. — Source: Etsy

Shuffleboard for the win! Such a fun game (1940s Photo).

1940's photo of 3 people playing Shuffleboard ~ Vintage Snapshot Photo — Source: Etsy

Tent Camping. 1940s photo of a woman outside of her tent.

Further Reading: Vintage Camping Photos

1940s vintage photo of a woman in 1940s pants and blouse posing outside of a tent. Vintage camping photo. — Source: Etsy

Just hanging out on floating boats in cute 1940s summer fashions (1940s Photo).

Further Reading: Summer is here! Vintage Catalina Swimsuit Ads

Floating Boats- 1940s Vintage Photograph- Women in Swimsuits and a two piece playsuit. — Source: Etsy

An accordion and a beach is always the perfect combination for a lazy summer afternoon (1950s Photo).

1950s vintage photo: 1950's Kodachrome Picture Slide of beach scene with accordion player — Source: Etsy

Gary Wakefield and his haul from his fishing trip (1950s Photo).

1950s vintage photo: 1957 Gary Wakefield Dad Holding Up Big Fish — Source: Etsy

Camp, 1957. Love this photo of kids eating at the table, reminds me of my camp days.

1950s vintage photo of kids eating at a table at camp in 1957. — Source: Etsy

Lazy afternoon on the Porch. 1950s photo of friends hanging out together.

1950s vintage photo of a group of older people hanging out on a front porch. — Source: Etsy

Who is hungry? Snack bar time (Late 1940s/ Early 1950s Photo. What amazing Beach Style!).

1950s Vintage Beach Photo featuring amazing 1950s Swimsuits — Source: Etsy

Night Cruise: After “dinner” (TV dinner) drinks and leis, 1958.

1958 Boat Cruise with friends wearing lei's and having a drink and some food together. — Source: Flickr

And that is it for this week’s VPT! Have a great week friends!

Question Time: How has your summer been? Did you do or go anywhere super cool? Maybe you have some wonderful memories of summers gone by? If so please share in the comments below!

Further Reading:

Vintage Photo Tuesday: Summer Time Fun (Part 2)
Vintage Photos 1920s – 1960s (Archived blog posts)

Liz

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