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Greetings from Las Vegas
A curated vintage ephemera tour of Las Vegas through the first half of the twentieth century as it blossomed out of the desert sands into an entertainment mecca. The story of early to mid-twentieth-century Las Vegas in its gilded age as told through a fun and diverse collection of old photos, picture postcards, matchbooks, ads, and other vintage ephemera. Featured are classic glimpses of Fremont Street and the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip, landmarks such as the Sands and Riviera hotel casinos, and the cream of Hollywood glitterati, including Frank, Sammy, Dino, and the Rat Pack. Author Peter Moruzzi’s sharp, witty, and sometimes irreverent commentary accompanies the visual treats and provides a unique historical take on the evolution of this desert playground.
176 pages, Hardcover
Published September 3, 2019
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December 26, 2019
I wanted something quick and light to look at/read.
This is more of a pictorial history of Las Vegas. I love books like this where there are a lot of pictures and being rich with historical information...but that's me the history buff.
If you are looking for something that is a quick and easy read...and you love to see old pictures of Vegas from it's inception through about the 1970s and some historical facts to go with it...this is an awesome book.
This is more of a pictorial history of Las Vegas. I love books like this where there are a lot of pictures and being rich with historical information...but that's me the history buff.
If you are looking for something that is a quick and easy read...and you love to see old pictures of Vegas from it's inception through about the 1970s and some historical facts to go with it...this is an awesome book.
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