20 Old-School Las Vegas Photos From the 1950s and ’60s

Caesars Palace opened in 1966 with fountains, columns, statues, and enough Roman imagery to make historical accuracy surrender immediately. Opening-era photographs show a comparatively low-rise resort glowing against the Strip, already confident in its theatrical identity. The property helped popularize immersive casino theming long before later resorts built pyramids and castles. Guests were not simply checking into a hotel; they were entering an empire where valet parking conveniently replaced the chariot entrance for modern travelers.