Fremont Street, Las Vegas 1972
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Instant royalty-free digital download. No watermark. You will receive a JPG image of between 3000 and 4000 pixels on the longest side. Perfect for prints, books, media, creative projects, and more. The download link will appear in the checkout after successful purchase.
This authentic 1970s colour photograph captures a vibrant street scene at the intersection of Main and Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1972. The towering white facade of the Union Plaza Hotel serves as a backdrop to an array of iconic gambling hall signs, including the “Coin Castle” with its crown-wearing king mascot and the vertical red neon of the “Golden Gate.” To the right, the large vertical blue sign of the “Las Vegas Club” stands out against the clear sky. In the foreground, pedestrians in early seventies fashions—such as flared trousers and patterned shirts—cross the street, while vintage vehicles, including a white van and a dark sedan, wait at the light. The sharp desert sunlight highlights the bold mid-century typography and the transition of downtown Las Vegas into the modern era. This digital download is an exceptional record of Nevada’s gaming history and urban life, perfect to print for yourself as a piece of vintage Americana wall art.
About Retro Stock Photography
Retro Stock Photography specializes in genuine vintage color photographs from the 1950s through the 1990s, all available as royalty-free instant downloads. Our photos are popular for editorial features, books, magazines, websites, documentaries, advertising, social media, local history projects, creative design, and as unique gifts when printed.
All of our images are scanned directly from original slides and negatives, preserving their authenticity, detail, and character. And because we own the original photographs and copyrights, all of our collection is exclusive to us and not available elsewhere.
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