These Sin City photos prove that Las Vegas is not just a city — it’s a symbol. It’s one of the few places in the United States where debauchery, reckless spending, and immoral acts are acceptable. It seemingly sprang from nowhere in the Nevada desert like an oasis of luxury. Legends of 20th-century America like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Wayne Newton treated Vegas as a second home. Mob dealings from the likes of Bugsy Siegel and Lefty Rosenthal became national sensations. And the Atomic Age’s epicenter was in the desert just outside Las Vegas. Here are some of the images that helped make Las Vegas the iconic place it is today.