Never-Before-Seen Photos of the Glory Days of Las Vegas

Smiling Sammy

Seen here is the mega-talented singer-actor-dancer Sammy Davis Jr. When the Rat Pack ruled the roost in Vegas, they were frequenters of the Golden Steer restaurant, Casbar Lounge at the Sahara Hotel, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Atomic Liquors, the city’s oldest bar. But all that time in the spotlight meant taking care of themselves, much like the crew at this next famous location…

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