“How did a barren stretch of the Mojave Desert become the most famous entertainment destination on Earth? Let’s uncover the incredible construction history of the Las Vegas Strip, from Bugsy Siegel’s Flamingo in 1945 to today’s multi-billion-dollar mega resorts. Discover how engineers, architects, ironworkers, and thousands of construction workers transformed empty desert into an architectural…
“Fontainebleau Las Vegas was built to become one of the most luxurious resorts on the Strip. A 67-story tower, 3,644 rooms, massive convention space, high-end restaurants, and a final cost of $3.7 billion. But after taking nearly two decades to open, the resort quickly became one of the most controversial projects in modern Las Vegas….
“A $275 million hotel was built on the Las Vegas Strip… but it never opened. This is the story of the Harmon Hotel, one of the most expensive towers ever built in Las Vegas — a luxury high-rise planned as part of MGM’s massive CityCenter project. It was supposed to feature hotel rooms, condos, a…
