Vegas is built on the constant churn of reinvention, but some of the mid-century gems that defined the golden age of the Strip have vanished forever.
Browsing: mid-century modern
Before the mega-resorts dominated the skyline, the Las Vegas Strip was a playground of neon experimentation. We look back at the structural icons that defined an era but vanished into the desert dust.
While the neon glitz of the Strip defines modern Las Vegas, the city is littered with the ghosts of mid-century architectural marvels that were demolished, imploded, or simply forgotten as the valley expanded.
Beyond the neon-soaked corridors of the Strip, the Nevada landscape is littered with the rotting skeletons of mid-century gaming dreams. We explore seven forgotten resorts that have been left to the elements.
Before the era of mega-resorts and glass-fronted towers, the Las Vegas Strip was a playground of neon, mid-century kitsch, and Googie architecture. Explore the vanished landmarks that defined the neon desert.