Looking up at The Landmark Hotel. 1969.

The first pirate battle at Treasure Island. 1993.

Downtown Las Vegas 54 years ago. The Plaza and their parking garage virtually unchanged.

Corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Dunes-Flamingo Rd.

Pool area at the Dunes Hotel. Looks nice and quiet.

Caesars Palace front entrance from that little road that ran down the side of the hotel. 1971.

The first big drop on the Desperado roller coaster at Buffalo Bill's Hotel and Casino in Primm, NV which is closing next week. Maximum speed of 80 MPH and 4 G's. Locals, did you make the drive out to ride the Desperado?

Hacienda, Tropicana, Hotel San Remo, and the Luxor.

Fireworks over the Luxor Hotel 1993. If you are visiting Las Vegas for the 4th of July this year we thank you.

When they used to launch fireworks off the Stratosphere.

Flamingo, Imperial Palace, Holiday Casino, and The Sands 1988.

Dusk and day shots of Caesars Palace from the same spot. Looks much better with the lights on.

The Aladdin Hotel and The Abracadabra Theater.

Opening night of the pirate show at Tresure Island 1993. That blast of fire was always so hot on your face.

With all the recent "Las Vegas is dead" talk, let's reminisce about a happier time. Prime Time Las Vegas for me would have to be 90's Las Vegas. Picture taken 1998 Paris Hotel under construction. Any era vegas > now Vegas.

Close up of the top of the Stratosphere tower. The Bigshot and Roller Coaster. The Roller Coaster looks somewhat tame.

The Stardust Hotel, Royal Resort, and Guardian Angel Cathedral.

Dining and lounge areas at Drai's at The Barbary Coast.

Marketing photo from the Barbary Coast. Hey, they are even using real dice and real chips.

1967 Can-Am racing at The Stardust International Raceway located what is now Spring Valley. The track was developed to attract high rollers to The Stardust Hotel.