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20 Rare Photos Reveal The Old Glamour Behind America’s ‘Sin City’

The Lights Of Las Vegas, 1966

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After a while, the lights on Fremont Street began to have a retro feel. It was seen as the old-fashioned part of Vegas.

Tanya The Elephant, 1966

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Vegas was not opposed to publicity stunts. When Tanya, an elephant that performed at the Dunes Hotel and Casino, played at the blackjack table, people loved it.

Woman Playing Craps, 1963.

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The late ’60s brought a lot of racial tension in Las Vegas. Segregation was a national issue at the time.

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