VACANCY
The dead motels of Las Vegas
The themed motel was an undeniable fixture peppered throughout the visual landscape of Las Vegas since the city’s inception. With the emergence of the mega resorts and redevelopment in general, almost all of those whimsical yet utilitarian structures have completely vanished into literal dust. The motel as subject matter for this series is not just about pure nostalgia, but also a reminder of the city’s flamboyant history and fickle nature.
Glass Pool Inn 14”x10”
Blue Angel Motel 11”x14”
Peter Pan Motel 9.75”x12”
Aloha Motel 16”x12”
Art Lang Galaxy Hotel (aka The Landmark) 11”x14”
Sombrero Motel 19.5”x11.5”
Par-A-Dice Inn Motel 12”x16”
Fun City Motel & Chapel of the Bells 16”x12.75”
La Concha Motel 14”x11”
Orbit Inn Motel 12”x16”
World Famous Clown Motel 15”x10”
Normandie Motel 8”x10”
Desert Isle Motel 16”x12”
Ken’s Strip Union 76 12”x12”