Postcard of the MGM Grand before the 1981 expansion with the words "Greetings for MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada." Printed text on back of postcard: "MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada. This unbelievable 120 million dollar, 26 story hotel has 2100 rooms, two major showrooms, five entertainment lounges, a movie theatre, 145,000 square feet of convention space, 75,000 square feet of shopping arcade, five dining rooms and a Jai Alai fronton. Color by allen Photo Inc. Distributed by Ferris H. Scott, 1320 N. Broadway, Santa Ana Calif., 90012, Mirro-Krome Card by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., anaheim Calif., 92801" 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

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