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Posted by on Oct 17, 2023 in Blog | 0 comments

Corey Levitan: Las Vegas’ Mythbuster

 

 

Here’s a shout out to Corey Levitan for his excellent research and interesting articles, which –come to find out– I’ve enjoyed for many years living here in Las Vegas. I strongly encourage subscribing to his Facebook feed, especially if you’re a local and/or you enjoy reading about our city’s people and history.  CLICK HERE

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Posted by on Jul 27, 2023 in Blog | 0 comments

Every Picture Tells a Story: Las Vegas Sands (1996)

 

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
SANDS CLOSES AND GETS DEMOLISHED
LAS VEGAS, NV (1996)

Today’s casinos look like the headquarters of an insurance company rather than a resort. Perhaps the most iconic old casino was the Sands. It opened in 1952 and was demolished in 1996.

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Posted by on Jul 9, 2023 in Blog | 1 comment

The Sphere Lights Up Las Vegas

 

 

THE SPHERE: WHERE LED IS THE NEW NEON

Last night, I made a rare Saturday evening visit to the Las Vegas Strip. This was my first opportunity to see the new concert arena known as the Sphere up close since the LED screens were lit up with a live display. My initial reaction is two words:

BLOWN AWAY

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Posted by on Jun 16, 2023 in Blog | 5 comments

Every Picture Tells a Story: Binion’s Horseshoe $1,000,000 Display (1998)

 

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
BINION’S HORSESHOE $1,000,000 DISPLAY
LAS VEGAS, NV (1998)

This spot in front of the money display has probably been occupied by anyone and everyone who visited Las Vegas during the last half of the 20th Century.

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