El Rancho Pins and Buttons
Description: El Rancho Vegas was a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, built in what would later become Winchester, Nevada. The El Rancho Vegas was the first full service resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip, at the southwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue. In 1941, The Las vegas Strip was then known as Highway 91, and Sahara Avenue was then called San Francisco Avenue. The El Rancho Vegas was conceived by Thomas Hull, who owned several hotels in California and wanted to expand his operations to Las Vegas. Hull decided to build his new resort along US Highway 91, on desert land located just outside of city limits. On June 17, 1960, a fire destroyed the El Rancho's main building
Description: El Rancho Vegas was a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, built in what would later become Winchester, Nevada. The El Rancho Vegas was the first full service resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip, at the southwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue. In 1941, The Las vegas Strip was then known as Highway 91, and Sahara Avenue was then called San Francisco Avenue. The El Rancho Vegas was conceived by Thomas Hull, who owned several hotels in California and wanted to expand his operations to Las Vegas. Hull decided to build his new resort along US Highway 91, on desert land located just outside of city limits. On June 17, 1960, a fire destroyed the El Rancho's main building
Description: El Rancho Bowl, located in West Los Angeles, opened its doors in 1941 and quickly became a cornerstone of the local social scene. Built during the golden age of bowling, it blended classic mid-century design with the booming popularity of league play, drawing in everyone from serious competitors to casual weekend bowlers. With its lively atmosphere, glowing lanes, and distinctive signage, El Rancho Bowl wasn’t just a place to knock down pins—it was a neighborhood gathering spot where families, friends, and co-workers came together. Over the decades, it stood as a snapshot of American leisure culture, reflecting both the wartime era it was born into and the postwar boom that followed.
Description: El Rancho Vegas was a hotel and casino at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada. It opened in 1941, as the first resort on the Strip, known then as part of Highway 91. It was located at what is now the southwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue. The El Rancho Vegas was conceived by Thomas Hull, who owned several hotels in California and wanted to expand his operations to Las Vegas. He decided to build his new resort along Highway 91, on desert land located just outside of city limits. Hull intended to target motorists traveling from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, although his remote location was met with skepticism.
Description: Bring authentic ranch flavor to life with this rustic “El Rancho Carnicería” design, featuring a traditional butcher-shop cow illustration, vintage Western lettering, and distressed 1997 styling inspired by classic Mexican carne markets—perfect for food lovers, ranch culture fans, Hispanic heritage collectors, carnicería enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates old-school rustic branding with a cultural touch.
Description: Step back into the golden age of Los Angeles nightlife with this vintage-inspired El Rancho Bowl design. Located at 10524 West Pico Boulevard, El Rancho Bowl was a cornerstone of the West LA community for decades. Featuring a classic "strike" graphic with mid-century typography and a distressed, worn-in texture, this tee is perfect for bowling enthusiasts, Southern California history buffs, and fans of 1950s and 60s retro signage. Great for anyone who remembers the neon lights of Pico Blvd or just loves that authentic throwback look.
Description: The Desert Inn, also known as the D.I., was a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, which operated from April 24, 1950, to August 28, 2000. Designed by architect Hugh Taylor and interior design by Jac Lessman, it was the fifth resort to open on the Strip, the first four being El Rancho Vegas, The New Frontier, the still-operating Flamingo, and the now-defunct El Rancho (then known as the Thunderbird). It was situated between Desert Inn Road and Sands Avenue.
