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Glass Pool Inn
Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV --- Where do you go, ye olde motels?

Traveling down the Vegas strip brings you to a familiar sight on the south side of town. Yes, it's the Glass Pool Inn and it dynamic pool with windows... yes... actual windows along the side of its above ground pool.

Glass Pool Inn Marquee
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

In October, the Las Vegas Review Journal published an article stating the wrecking ball is looming for the Glass Pool Inn and surrounding property.

With Vegas' thirst for megaresorts, it's not surprising to see yet another property from the mid-century destined for the wrecking ball. The inn was originally called the Mirage Motel when it opened in 1952 and changed name and hands when the Mirage Hotel opened up further down the strip.

The most unique aspect of the Glass Pool is just that, the glass pool. The windows alongside the pool advertised the blue waters inside, tempting to travelers and locals alike, especially during the hot summers Vegas is known for.

Glass Pool Inn (November 2003)
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

It's always sad to see a roadside treasure disappear, but to see the old familiar friend gated off and destined for oblivion shows how the buildings we take for granted can be demolished at a whim.

 

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