The Dunes opened with 120 slot machines...here's some of them being carried in

The Sultan almost seems to be watching as his cape is being hoisted to his body...

Sands owner Jake Freedman lost $10,000 at the Dunes on opening night

Two weeks after opening, the Dunes was pretty quiet

Tony Cornero got to see his name on the marquee, but never got to see the Stardust open

The strip...1955

These pictures are from Life magazine, June 20, 1955. Hope you enjoyed them!