Long before the mega-resorts dominated the horizon, Las Vegas was home to intimate, idiosyncratic marvels of design that defined the mid-century aesthetic. These are the eight architectural treasures lost to the wrecking ball.
Browsing: neon signs
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.
Before the era of mega-resorts and glass-fronted monoliths, the Strip was a playground of neon, mid-century modernism, and kitsch. We revisit eight iconic structures that defined the soul of early Las Vegas before the wrecking ball moved in.
Before the mega-resorts dominated the Strip, Las Vegas was a playground of eccentric architecture and mid-century modern wonder. Explore the ghosts of the city’s past, from iconic casinos to vanished desert retreats that you can no longer visit.