Pigalle Discotheque and Casino, Las Vegas, Triblend Tee

Description

Pigalle hit the Las Vegas nightlife scene around 1974, taking over the iconic corner of the Strip and Sands Avenue—seen in vintage photos right next to the famed Rose Bowl Race Book and soon followed by Dirty Sally’s in succession. Its bold neon signage and stylish “Pigalle” name offered a daring nod to the Parisian district known for cabarets and risqué charm. Styled as a disco/nightclub, Pigalle sought to tap into the era’s musical energy—bringing music, dancing, and a colorful glow to a corner better known for race books and saloons. Though precise opening and closing dates remain elusive, visuals place Pigalle operating through 1974 and likely into 1975, before the site transformed into Dirty Sally’s Discotheque. Pigalle was more than just a venue—it was a visual statement standing amid neon icons like the Rose Bowl. Its name alone evoked the bohemian flair of Paris’ famed red-light nightlife, setting it apart from surrounding establishments that leaned more on traditional casino sparkle. Though its tenure was brief, Pigalle is a fascinating waypoint in the Strip’s restless evolution. Its neon glow symbolized the city’s constant reinvention and willingness to flirt with themes both exotic and edgy.Today, no trace of Pigalle remains—yet its image endures through vintage photographs and postcards capturing that transitional edge of mid-1970s Las Vegas. It stands as a vivid testament to a time when the Strip embraced high-concept nightlife in flashes—bright, fleeting, and full of personality. The property transitioned into a gift emporium during the 1980s. Eventually, the building—and the block it occupied—was demolished, and the site was absorbed into the Wynn Resort’s iconic Strip-facing water features, including its famous pond and landscaping.