Vintage Las Vegas Glass Pool Inn Bio

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An Old Fashioned, some red lipstick and a black dress…sigh, there’s just something undeniable about a good ol’ classic. The beloved Vegas showgirl may be an endangered species these days (insert tear), but “VEGAS! THE SHOW” preserved those feather-clad beauties and the likes of an era when everything was flashier and dripping with sophistication. What’s that you ask? Can a show filled with gorgeous and talented women a la Rat Pack era really exist in the here and now? Oh yes my friend, it sure can and all we have to say is raise that curtain and let the good times roll. With a little song, a lot of dance and that certain sultry allure that only old timey Vegas could pull off, this is a trip down memory lane and, well, it’s pretty legit. The costumes are fun, funky, sexy and so real. Ok, well maybe not the candy-themed costumes but hell, their Sammy Davis Jr. sure had us pining for an autograph. For a city that was built on pure, raw talent and obviously dolla dolla bills, this show celebrates iconic moments from the city's rich entertainment history through the decades that made the Vegas we know and love today. And we’ll tip our top hats to that.
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Step back into the quirky, unforgettable world of Vintage Las Vegas with this deep-dive bio of the legendary Glass Pool Inn, one of the most iconic and unusual motels ever to grace the Las Vegas Strip. Originally opened in 1952 as the Mirage Motel at 4613 South Las Vegas Boulevard, this classic roadside property became a true Las Vegas landmark in 1955 with the addition of its famous above-ground, glass-walled swimming pool.

Featuring large porthole-style windows that allowed pedestrians and motorists to watch swimmers underwater, the Glass Pool Inn perfectly embodied the playful, attention-grabbing spirit of old Vegas. Long before megaresorts transformed the Strip, this independent motel mastered the art of roadside spectacle and became a favorite among Las Vegas visitors, photographers, filmmakers, and television producers.

In this episode, we explore the history of the Mirage Motel and its transformation into the Glass Pool Inn in 1988 after Steve Wynn acquired the Mirage name. We also dive into the property's appearances in iconic films including Casino and Leaving Las Vegas, where its famous pool became part of Las Vegas movie history.

Perfect for Las Vegas history buffs, vintage Vegas fans, retro motel enthusiasts, and lovers of classic Strip history, this video celebrates one of the most distinctive landmarks of old Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas Pool Party
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