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![Construction The Cosmopolitan’s design team is led by Friedmutter Group as executive architect, with Arquitectonica as the design architect for the building’s themed exterior. The building is engineered by DeSimone […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cosmopolitan-115x115.jpg "The Cosmopolitan – History")
The Cosmopolitan – History
Posted on 2011/06/28 | No CommentsConstruction The Cosmopolitan’s design team is led by Friedmutter Group as executive architect, with Arquitectonica as the design architect for the building’s themed exterior. The building is engineered by DeSimone […] -
![Beginning in 2003 and continuing into 2004 there were significant discussions about the construction of the proposed towers. While other aspects of the design were issues, such as the traffic […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/redrock-115x115.jpg "Red Rock Resort – History")
Red Rock Resort – History
Posted on 2011/06/03 | No CommentsBeginning in 2003 and continuing into 2004 there were significant discussions about the construction of the proposed towers. While other aspects of the design were issues, such as the traffic […] -
![The Las Vegas Club installed the first neon sign on a casino in 1930. It was only the second such sign in the city. The Las Vegas Club used to […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/las-vegas-club-115x115.jpg "Las Vegas Club – History")
Las Vegas Club – History
Posted on 2011/05/26 | No CommentsThe Las Vegas Club installed the first neon sign on a casino in 1930. It was only the second such sign in the city. The Las Vegas Club used to […] -
![Construction began on November 16, 1964, opening in 1966. The casino is named after the builder Ben Goffstein’s four daughters, Faith, Hope, Benita, and Michele. It originally contained only 120 […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/4-queens-115x115.jpg "Four Queens – History")
Four Queens – History
Posted on 2011/05/26 | No CommentsConstruction began on November 16, 1964, opening in 1966. The casino is named after the builder Ben Goffstein’s four daughters, Faith, Hope, Benita, and Michele. It originally contained only 120 […] -
![The Fremont hotel is located on 200 Fremont Street. It was designed by architect Wayne McAllister and opened on May 18, 1956 as the tallest building in the state of […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fremont-vegas-115x115.jpg "Fremont – History")
Fremont – History
Posted on 2011/05/26 | No CommentsThe Fremont hotel is located on 200 Fremont Street. It was designed by architect Wayne McAllister and opened on May 18, 1956 as the tallest building in the state of […] -
![In 1979, Fitzgeralds opened as the Sundance Hotel and took on its current name in 1987. Barden Nevada Gaming LLC acquired three Fitzgerald Properties in Dec 2001, and the hotel […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fitzgeralds-115x115.jpg "Fitzgeralds – History")
Fitzgeralds – History
Posted on 2011/05/26 | No CommentsIn 1979, Fitzgeralds opened as the Sundance Hotel and took on its current name in 1987. Barden Nevada Gaming LLC acquired three Fitzgerald Properties in Dec 2001, and the hotel […] -
![It opened in 1906 as the Hotel Nevada. In 1907 it was assigned Las Vegas’ first telephone with the number 1. In 1931, with gambling being re-legalized in Nevada, the […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Golden-Gate-115x115.jpg "Golden Gate – History")
Golden Gate – History
Posted on 2011/05/26 | No CommentsIt opened in 1906 as the Hotel Nevada. In 1907 it was assigned Las Vegas’ first telephone with the number 1. In 1931, with gambling being re-legalized in Nevada, the […] -
![As of February 27, 2006, the project had been under construction for over a year. Most of that time was spent digging the 4-story-deep hole to put in the underground […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/palazzo-115x115.jpg "The Palazzo – History")
The Palazzo – History
Posted on 2011/05/26 | No CommentsAs of February 27, 2006, the project had been under construction for over a year. Most of that time was spent digging the 4-story-deep hole to put in the underground […] -
![The project was announced in 2004 as a joint project between Donald J. Trump, Brett J. Plant, Phil Ruffin and Jack Wishna. The project was designed by Bergman, Walls & […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/trump-115x115.jpg "Trump – History")
Trump – History
Posted on 2011/05/26 | No CommentsThe project was announced in 2004 as a joint project between Donald J. Trump, Brett J. Plant, Phil Ruffin and Jack Wishna. The project was designed by Bergman, Walls & […] -
![On April 28, 2006, Wynn Las Vegas celebrated its one-year anniversary by breaking ground on a second hotel tower. Initially named the Encore Suites at Wynn Las Vegas, the 2,034 […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/encore-115x115.jpg "Encore – History")
Encore – History
Posted on 2011/05/26 | No CommentsOn April 28, 2006, Wynn Las Vegas celebrated its one-year anniversary by breaking ground on a second hotel tower. Initially named the Encore Suites at Wynn Las Vegas, the 2,034 […] -
![The building opened in 1973 as the Holiday Casino. The front of the building was a steamboat motif. This caused some to confuse this casino with the off strip Showboat. […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/harrahs-115x115.jpg "Harrah’s Las Vegas – History")
Harrah’s Las Vegas – History
Posted on 2011/05/25 | No CommentsThe building opened in 1973 as the Holiday Casino. The front of the building was a steamboat motif. This caused some to confuse this casino with the off strip Showboat. […] -
![This 198-room casino-hotel was built by Michael Gaughan, opening in March 1979 at a cost of $11.5 million. Over time, this property, along with others owned by Gaughan would become […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bills-115x115.jpg "Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and Saloon – History")
Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and Saloon – History
Posted on 2011/05/25 | No CommentsThis 198-room casino-hotel was built by Michael Gaughan, opening in March 1979 at a cost of $11.5 million. Over time, this property, along with others owned by Gaughan would become […] -
![On December 20, 2003, MGM Resorts International and Turnberry Associates announced the formation of a partnership to build a luxury condo hotel, stating that they would build up to six […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Signature-MGM-115x115.jpg "The Signature at MGM Grand – History")
The Signature at MGM Grand – History
Posted on 2011/05/24 | No CommentsOn December 20, 2003, MGM Resorts International and Turnberry Associates announced the formation of a partnership to build a luxury condo hotel, stating that they would build up to six […] -
![When the tower opened in 2003, it offered the largest standard suites in Las Vegas. In 2006, the lettering at the top of the tower changed to “THEhotel” to distinguish […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/THEhotel-115x115.jpg "THEhotel at Mandalay Bay – History")
THEhotel at Mandalay Bay – History
Posted on 2011/05/24 | No CommentsWhen the tower opened in 2003, it offered the largest standard suites in Las Vegas. In 2006, the lettering at the top of the tower changed to “THEhotel” to distinguish […] -
![Treasure Island was opened by Mirage Resorts in 1993 under the direction of Steve Wynn at a cost of US$450 million. It was designed by architect Joel Bergman. The initial […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/treasure-island-115x115.jpg "Treasure Island – History")
Treasure Island – History
Posted on 2011/05/23 | No CommentsTreasure Island was opened by Mirage Resorts in 1993 under the direction of Steve Wynn at a cost of US$450 million. It was designed by architect Joel Bergman. The initial […] -
![The original building, with the Garden room wings, was built in 1957. The Paradise Tower, consisting of 22 floors of guest rooms and suites, was built in 1979 as the […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tropicana-logo-115x115.jpg "Tropicana – History")
Tropicana – History
Posted on 2011/05/23 | No CommentsThe original building, with the Garden room wings, was built in 1957. The Paradise Tower, consisting of 22 floors of guest rooms and suites, was built in 1979 as the […] -
![Construction and opening Ground was broken for the hotel in March 1995. It was originally known as the “Grand Victoria”. The palatial style was a reminiscent of the Belle Epoque, […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/monte_carlo-115x115.jpg "Monte Carlo – History")
Monte Carlo – History
Posted on 2011/05/23 | No CommentsConstruction and opening Ground was broken for the hotel in March 1995. It was originally known as the “Grand Victoria”. The palatial style was a reminiscent of the Belle Epoque, […] -
![The Riviera opened on April 20, 1955 as the first high-rise and the ninth resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The Riviera is one of the oldest and most famous […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/las-vegas-riviera-115x115.jpg "Riviera – History")
Riviera – History
Posted on 2011/05/20 | No CommentsThe Riviera opened on April 20, 1955 as the first high-rise and the ninth resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The Riviera is one of the oldest and most famous […] -
![Excalibur opened on June 19, 1990 and was originally built by Circus Circus Enterprises, which was purchased in 2005 by MGM Resorts International. When it opened, Excalibur was the largest […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/excalibur-115x115.jpg "Excalibur – History")
Excalibur – History
Posted on 2011/05/19 | No CommentsExcalibur opened on June 19, 1990 and was originally built by Circus Circus Enterprises, which was purchased in 2005 by MGM Resorts International. When it opened, Excalibur was the largest […] -
![History Circus Circus was opened on October 18, 1968 by Jay Sarno, becoming the flagship casino for Circus Circus Enterprises. At its opening, the $15 million facility only included a […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CircusCircus-115x115.jpg "Circus Circus – History")
Circus Circus – History
Posted on 2011/05/16 | No CommentsHistory Circus Circus was opened on October 18, 1968 by Jay Sarno, becoming the flagship casino for Circus Circus Enterprises. At its opening, the $15 million facility only included a […] -
![History [singlepic id=369 w=320 h=240 float=left]The Golden Nugget was originally built in 1946, making it one of the oldest casinos in the city. Steve Wynn bought a stake in the […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Golden-Nugget-115x115.jpg "Golden Nugget – History")
Golden Nugget – History
Posted on 2011/05/16 | No CommentsHistory [singlepic id=369 w=320 h=240 float=left]The Golden Nugget was originally built in 1946, making it one of the oldest casinos in the city. Steve Wynn bought a stake in the […] -
![History The Rio opened on January 15, 1990 as a locals casino; it had been constructed and was owned and operated by Marnell Corrao Associates. The opening acts were the […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/rio-115x115.jpg "Rio Las Vegas – History")
Rio Las Vegas – History
Posted on 2011/05/16 | No CommentsHistory The Rio opened on January 15, 1990 as a locals casino; it had been constructed and was owned and operated by Marnell Corrao Associates. The opening acts were the […] -
![History The hotel was built in 1973 opening as a Howard Johnson Hotel. After several ownership changes, it became the Hôtel San Rémo in 1989 and featured an Italian Riviera […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/hooters-115x115.jpg "Hooters – History")
Hooters – History
Posted on 2011/05/16 | No CommentsHistory The hotel was built in 1973 opening as a Howard Johnson Hotel. After several ownership changes, it became the Hôtel San Rémo in 1989 and featured an Italian Riviera […] -
![The exterior was designed by Rafael Vinoly of RV Architecture LLC. The interior planning, architecture and design was by BBGM’s New York office under Tony Machado’s lead. Janie Horas was […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/vdara-115x115.jpg "Vdara – History")
Vdara – History
Posted on 2011/05/16 | No CommentsThe exterior was designed by Rafael Vinoly of RV Architecture LLC. The interior planning, architecture and design was by BBGM’s New York office under Tony Machado’s lead. Janie Horas was […] -
![History Aria was conceived by MGM Mirage (now MGM Resorts International) as part of the broader CityCenter development project, which was announced on November 10, 2004. The Architectural design of […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/aria-115x115.jpg "Aria – History")
Aria – History
Posted on 2011/05/16 | No CommentsHistory Aria was conceived by MGM Mirage (now MGM Resorts International) as part of the broader CityCenter development project, which was announced on November 10, 2004. The Architectural design of […] -
![History In the early 1990s, The Stratosphere was conceived by Bob Stupak as an addition to his Vegas World casino. At the conception of the project, one of the planned […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/stratosphere2-115x115.jpg "Stratosphere – History")
Stratosphere – History
Posted on 2011/05/16 | No CommentsHistory In the early 1990s, The Stratosphere was conceived by Bob Stupak as an addition to his Vegas World casino. At the conception of the project, one of the planned […] -
![History The resort is flanked by the Mandalay Bay to the south and by the Excalibur to the north; all three are connected by free express and local trams. All […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/luxor-115x115.jpg "Luxor – History")
Luxor – History
Posted on 2011/05/16 | No CommentsHistory The resort is flanked by the Mandalay Bay to the south and by the Excalibur to the north; all three are connected by free express and local trams. All […]
![Mystère™ is classic Cirque du Soleil®, combining the powerful athleticism, high-energy acrobatics and inspiring imagery that has become the company’s hallmark. Deemed a theatrical “flower in the desert,” Mystère thrills […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/mystere-36x36.jpg "Mystère Cirque du Soleil"){kind=small}
![KÀ by Cirque du Soleil is an unprecedented theatrical event. A masterpiece in storytelling, KÀ uses acrobatic performances, the thrills and action of martial arts techniques from all over the […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ka-36x36.jpg "KÀ Cirque du Soleil"){kind=small}
![Criss Angel, in partnership with Cirque du Soleil, presents CRISS ANGEL Believe, an illusion spectacular based at Luxor Hotel & Casino. Recently awarded Magician of the Century, Criss Angel brings […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/criss-angel-believe-36x36.jpg "Criss Angel Believe Cirque du Soleil"){kind=small}
![LOVE brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion of The Beatles to create an intimate and powerful entertainment experience. With LOVE, Cirque du Soleil […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Beatles-Love-36x36.jpg "LOVE Cirque du Soleil"){kind=small}
![Shot Released Title Comments 1952 The Las Vegas Story 1956 Crashing Las Vegas 1956 Meet Me in Las Vegas 1957 The Amazing Colossal Man 1960 Ocean’s Eleven 1963 1964 Viva […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/movie-set-36x36.jpg "List of films set in Las Vegas"){kind=small}
![Released Title Comments 1960 Ocean’s Eleven 1964 Viva Las Vegas 1970 Elvis: That’s the Way It Is 1971 Diamonds Are Forever 1982 Things Are Tough All Over 1984 Starman […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/moviecamera-36x36.jpg "List of films shot in Las Vegas"){kind=small}
![Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas combines classic French opulence with modern eclectic style, offering a sophisticated and unparalleled nightlife experience in Las Vegas. Chateau Nightclub & Gardens […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/chateau-36x36.jpg "Chateau"){kind=small}
![Designed with a European sensibility, XS is furnished in warm browns and gold. Tables with plush couches form concentric circles around a small dance floor, and a disco ball-inspired chandelier […]](https://lasvegasguide.andreaskahr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/XS-36x36.jpg "XS"){kind=small}