Vintage 1950s Thunderbird Hotel Casino Postcard Las Vegas Nevada Neon Sign Cars-image
Vintage 1950s Thunderbird Hotel Casino Postcard Las Vegas Nevada Neon Sign Cars-image

Vintage 1950s Thunderbird Hotel Casino Postcard Las Vegas Nevada Neon Sign Cars

$ 10.55

Featured Person: James Melton Country: United States brand: Colourpicture Subject: Hotel Casino Era: Chrome (1939-Now) Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Material: Paper Region: Nevada Unit Type: Unit City: Las Vegas Signed: No Unit Quantity: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959 Continent: North America Features: Chrome, Marquee, Vintage Cars, Neon Sign Postage Condition: Unposted Brand/Publisher: Colourpicture Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: United States Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Description

Vintage 1950s Thunderbird Hotel Casino Postcard Las Vegas Nevada Neon Sign Cars. This vintage mid-century postcard features a stunning color view of the legendary Thunderbird Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The scene captures the essence of 1950s Nevada, showcasing the iconic Thunderbird neon sign and a marquee advertising headliners like James Melton, John Sebastian, and the Kathryn Duffy Dansations. The parking lot is filled with classic period automobiles, set against a brilliant blue desert sky and the hotel's distinctive southwestern architecture. Produced using the Plastichrome process by Colourpicture of Boston, the card boasts the rich, saturated colors typical of high-quality mid-century lithography. This specific view highlights the Navajo Room and the famous Thunderbird statues that once defined the property's skyline. As the fourth resort to open on the Strip, the Thunderbird holds a significant place in gambling history, making this a must-have for collectors of vintage Americana and Las Vegas memorabilia.

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