MGM Grand at night before the 1981 expansion. Printed text on back of postcard: "MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas. The massive MGM Grand Hotel, a $120 million resort complex, is the entertainment capital of Las Vegas, where it dominates the skyline and activites of the exciting Strip. Included in its facilities are two major showrooms, a lively lounge, Jai Alai fronton, movie theatre, six restaurants and a shoppng arcade." The MGM Grand Hotel was burned by a fire in 1980, rebuilt in 1981, and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
Stylized drawing of the MGM Grand. Printed text on back of postcard: "The coming attraction of our time is here. MGM Grand Hotel- Las Vegas, a $100 million dollar fantasy. 2100 rooms and suites. The Celebrity Room, reserved for superstars. The Ziegfeld Room, for lavish revues. The Lion's Den, a lively show lounge. Six restaurants. The MGM movie theatre. Tennis. Swimming pools. Health clubs. Shops. And Jai alai, the world's fastest game, in a 2200-seat arena." The MGM Grand Hotel was burned in 1980, rebuilt in 1981, and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
The pre-1981 MGM Grand in the evening. Printed text on back of postcard: "The coming attraction of our time is here. MGM Grand Hotel- Las Vegas, a &100 million dollar fantasy. 2100 rooms and suites. The Celebrity Room, reserved for superstars. The Ziegfeld Room, for lavish revues. The Lion's Den, a lively show lounge. Six restaurants. The MGM movie theatre. Tennis. Swimming pools. Health clubs. Shops. And Jai alai, the world's fastest game, in a 2200-seat arena." The MGM Grand Hotel was burned by a fire in 1980, rebuilt in 1981, and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
Fountains and statuary in front of the porte-cochère of the MGM Grand. Stamp on back of photo: "Copy by Mort Tucker Photography Inc. and Associates. 1616 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114." The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
Artist's rendering of the Sahara Convention Center addition that was later turned into the buffet and roller coaster starting point. Stamped on back of photo: "Newell Color Lab Inc. reorder No. 5687, HO 9-7355." Color rendering by Atkins. Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Artist's concept of the model home for the Paradise Mesa Estates in Clark County, Nevada. Color rendering by Siegfried Knop. Site Name: Paradise Mesa Estates (Henderson, Nev.) Address: Henderson; Clark County; Nevada
Helldorado Days Parade marching down Fremont Street, and past the neon signs that led to the street's nickname, "Glitter Gulch." Stamped on original: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg." Site Name: Fremont Street Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV
Front entrance of the Thunderbird including the porte-cochère. Stamped on original: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg." Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Visitors posing at the Riviera pool. Stamp on back of photo: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg." Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
The "Justice of the Peace" posing in front of his cabin at the Last Frontier Village at the Last Frontier Hotel. Stamp on back of photo: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg." Site Name: Frontier Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South