Nice video! Thank you. I hope you don'r mind a correction... El Rancho burned down, yes, but the El Rancho was on the West side of LVBD where the Hilton Timeshare and Festival Grounds is. The newer El Rancho which you showed a photo of the newer sign is the former location of the Thunderbird and Silverbird, now the lot the Fountaine Bleu is on. Additionally, the Dunes Sultan did not survive until the end. It was only on the stip from 1955 to 1964, the Sultan was then relocated to the golf course and was on I-15. It caught fire late 1980s.
Thanks for pointing that out! Yes, El Racho Vegas (1941-1960) and El Rancho (1982-1992) formerly the Thunderbird and Silverbird. Gotta do better next time!
I knew it in 1972 but still I miss this version. I was saying to a friend today that the hotels from the front deck/concierges/ bellmen/ taxi driver...it did not matter every one could not have been nicer to you. Having spent most of the my years in 3 different shows I learned a great deal about the inside of the town in the 70's. Luckily, I left with only good memories.
Worked for several years as a showgirl at the Riviera Hotel during the late 80s. Got to become friends with Liza, Leslie Gore ,Pia Zadore and a few other headliners. So cool.. There was a real sense of community among the entertainers at that time . Jubilee at Ballys, Lido @ Stardust, Follies at the Tropicana. Mirage was just getting ready to open featuring Sigfried and Roy. The Silver Slipper......Glamour and glitzy good times ✨️💃✨️
Congratulations , you got into one of the best parties in time this planet has ever seen . I used to work in a hotel disco back then . No other time in history has ever even come close .
My first time was in 72 right before turning 22. Got carded for the first time. Stayed at the Westward Ho many times and even got room comped. Could walk anywhere and made the mistake of walking from the Ho to downtown on a 100 degree day. Took a taxi back. Been there 41 times and last was in 2019 and could be the last.
My first year was a1972. Been there a total of 41 times. Us Oldgoat's have to agree Vegas is nothing like in the old days. $.75cent 🍤 at the Golden gate.
Never saw the El Rancho. The Frontier Hotel got to go to. It was nice. Played at the Flamingo Hilton Hotel. The Dessert Inn was a very nice hotel. The Sahara Hotel was somewhat out of the way. Played in the casino here and ate at the restaurant. The Rivera had a good casino. The Royal Nevada closed by the time I got there. The Dunes Hotel had a nice casino. Got sick after eating there once. Never got to go to the Hacienda. My wife liked the Tropicana Hotel. The Stardust was a very nice hotel. My first contact with The Boyd Group. The Golden Nugget is considered the best hotel downtown.
@@wonderyears_nostalgia They were. There were a few times my wife and I played at the Silver City Casino. Across the street from the Stardust. About 12 or 1230 my wife was hanging out near the craps table. She asked if I was hungry. So I cashed out and we went across the street to The Stardust Hotel and ate at Toucan Charlies. One of her favorite coffee shops. It was open 24/7.
@@harlanabraham7772 Amazing! I love stories about what people did and where they went. My first visit to the strip was back in '96 at Treasure Island. Thanks again for sharing! It's a privilege to have you comment on the video. Although I haven't personally experienced this era myself, I had a fun time making this video. It was like unraveling a treasure. I hope I did it some justice.
Great to have a local here! That's why we need museums and the arts to preserve this history. Glad to see The Flamingo, El Cortez, Golden Nugget, and at least by name, Sahara are still around.
I agree I’ve been to Vegas 50-60 times. My favorite time was in the late 70s. I used to walk all over the place then with no fear of crime. And I was in my early 20s.
@@wonderyears_nostalgia I would point out that you state that the Sahara was rebuilt and rebranded as the Sahara in 2014. It actually rebranded to SLS Las Vegas for several years before another remodel and rebrand back to the Sahara in 2019. But everyone seems to want to forget that SLS ever happened so I guess no biggie.. just pointing it out.
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Nice video! Thank you. I hope you don'r mind a correction... El Rancho burned down, yes, but the El Rancho was on the West side of LVBD where the Hilton Timeshare and Festival Grounds is. The newer El Rancho which you showed a photo of the newer sign is the former location of the Thunderbird and Silverbird, now the lot the Fountaine Bleu is on. Additionally, the Dunes Sultan did not survive until the end. It was only on the stip from 1955 to 1964, the Sultan was then relocated to the golf course and was on I-15. It caught fire late 1980s.
Thanks for pointing that out! Yes, El Racho Vegas (1941-1960) and El Rancho (1982-1992) formerly the Thunderbird and Silverbird. Gotta do better next time!
I knew it in 1972 but still I miss this version. I was saying to a friend today that the hotels from the front deck/concierges/ bellmen/ taxi driver...it did not matter every one could not have been nicer to you. Having spent most of the my years in 3 different shows I learned a great deal about the inside of the town in the 70's. Luckily, I left with only good memories.
Must be amazing to have experienced Vegas during the 70s! Attitudes about service and how they saw their jobs is different vs today.
Worked for several years as a showgirl at the Riviera Hotel during the late 80s. Got to become friends with Liza, Leslie Gore ,Pia Zadore and a few other headliners. So cool.. There was a real sense of community among the entertainers at that time . Jubilee at Ballys, Lido @ Stardust, Follies at the Tropicana. Mirage was just getting ready to open featuring Sigfried and Roy. The Silver Slipper......Glamour and glitzy good times ✨️💃✨️
That's amazing! It's an honor to have you comment on the video! I bet you have tons of stories to tell.
Congratulations , you got into one of the best parties in time this planet has ever seen . I used to work in a hotel disco back then . No other time in history has ever even come close .
My dad's best Vegas pal (they were in real estate) was married to a showgirl who worked well into her forties and never lost that 'show girl walk'!
My first time was in 72 right before turning 22. Got carded for the first time. Stayed at the Westward Ho many times and even got room comped. Could walk anywhere and made the mistake of walking from the Ho to downtown on a 100 degree day. Took a taxi back. Been there 41 times and last was in 2019 and could be the last.
Amazing! Yeah gotta becareful walking there. It's still the desert. I hope you have many other journeys!
Nice Vid! I've been staying in Vegas every year since 1970!🙂
Thank you! Wow! You've seen the changes every year!
My first year was a1972. Been there a total of 41 times. Us Oldgoat's have to agree Vegas is nothing like in the old days. $.75cent 🍤 at the Golden gate.
I saw a Ricky Ricardo show at the El Rancho. I was the only person in attendance.
Ricardo played bass under his wife’s dress.
Wow! This is Desi Arnaz? It was called the Ricky Ricado Show?
The Golden Gate was there downtown from 1906
Sounds like another idea for another video!
I thought it was the oldest. Had a great shrimp cocktail for .75 cents.
Never saw the El Rancho. The Frontier Hotel got to go to. It was nice. Played at the Flamingo Hilton Hotel. The Dessert Inn was a very nice hotel. The Sahara Hotel was somewhat out of the way. Played in the casino here and ate at the restaurant. The Rivera had a good casino. The Royal Nevada closed by the time I got there. The Dunes Hotel had a nice casino. Got sick after eating there once. Never got to go to the Hacienda. My wife liked the Tropicana Hotel. The Stardust was a very nice hotel. My first contact with The Boyd Group. The Golden Nugget is considered the best hotel downtown.
Thank you for your comment and for sharing your experience! Must have been some amazing times!
@@wonderyears_nostalgia They were. There were a few times my wife and I played at the Silver City Casino. Across the street from the Stardust. About 12 or 1230 my wife was hanging out near the craps table. She asked if I was hungry. So I cashed out and we went across the street to The Stardust Hotel and ate at Toucan Charlies. One of her favorite coffee shops. It was open 24/7.
@@harlanabraham7772 Amazing! I love stories about what people did and where they went. My first visit to the strip was back in '96 at Treasure Island. Thanks again for sharing! It's a privilege to have you comment on the video. Although I haven't personally experienced this era myself, I had a fun time making this video. It was like unraveling a treasure. I hope I did it some justice.
I have a color photo of my mom and dad on those camels at the Sahara 6:03
Thanks great! I would love to see it!
Only thing I like about Vegas is the building s old or new I design of them they are neat to look at
Yes, old or new Las Vegas has unique architecture that's interesting to look at.
I live in Vegas. There is no respect for history. There is no sense of roots. The whole city looks about as permanent as a soap bubble.
Great to have a local here! That's why we need museums and the arts to preserve this history. Glad to see The Flamingo, El Cortez, Golden Nugget, and at least by name, Sahara are still around.
I agree I’ve been to Vegas 50-60 times. My favorite time was in the late 70s. I used to walk all over the place then with no fear of crime. And I was in my early 20s.
My mom's famous words...I come alive in Vegas! 2004
That's a good memory! Lol!
stayed at El Rancho, worst bed I was ever in
Sorry to hear that. A trip to Vegas should always be amazing.
I am the Blue Gringo. I’ve answers to some of your questions.
Left out the link
Try doing some homework. You're conflating two completely different El Rancho properties.
Thanks for pointing that out! Yes, El Racho Vegas (1941-1960) and El Rancho (1982-1992) formerly the Thunderbird and Silverbird.
@@wonderyears_nostalgia I would point out that you state that the Sahara was rebuilt and rebranded as the Sahara in 2014. It actually rebranded to SLS Las Vegas for several years before another remodel and rebrand back to the Sahara in 2019. But everyone seems to want to forget that SLS ever happened so I guess no biggie.. just pointing it out.
Thanks for pointing that out. I decided to talk about the original hotel vs what it is now.
@ no worries just pointing it out in case you were worried about missing it. Great video 👍🏼
Grand Hilton Resorts is where the first El Rancho stood. Not Fontainebleau
Have you been to Las Vegas before 2000? What was it like?
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A really bad history lesson