Vintage Photos from the Golden Age of Las Vegas

Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis Jr. share a laugh backstage in Elvis’ dressing room on opening night at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, August 10, 1970. This marked the beginning of Elvis’ historic Vegas residency, which redefined live entertainment on the Strip.

Fun fact: The International Hotel (later the Las Vegas Hilton) boasted the largest showroom in the city at the time, seating over 2,000 people—perfect for the King’s triumphant return to live performances.