Local news segments report on the Desert Inn implosion. Ben Correa reports from the parking lot area after the implosion, showing 18,000 tons of debris. The Stardust Hotel is clearly seen behind the reporter. Video of the implosion is shown, and people are interviewed as they wait for and watch the implosion at 2:00am. Steve Crupi reports from the Frontier Hotel property where they had a different but similar view of the implosion. Both reporters say that Steve Wynn's latest project construction will begin on the site shortly. Second segment also reports on the implosion, but also goes into detail about the history of the Desert Inn with old news footage, audio, and black-and-white stills from when the casino was relatively new. Audio clips of past performers and entertainmers play over image stills. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Empty casino area of the Sands in the 1950s.
Site Name: Sands Hotel
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Night view of the front and sign of the Hacienda Hotel.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Club Bingo on the Las Vegas Strip.
Site Name: Club Bingo
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Desert Inn and front parking area.
Site Name: Desert Inn
Address: 3045 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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The tower of the Sahara in the late 1960s.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Exterior view of the parking garage for The Mint.
Site Name: Mint Las Vegas
Address: 128 East Fremont Street
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Rear view of Flamingo Hotel
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Artist's conception of the proposed Dealville casino and resort in Las Vegas. 'G & V Nowak 57' in lower right corner.
Site Name: Dealville
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Color night view of the Frontier Club sign.
Site Name: Frontier Club
Address: 117 East Fremont Street
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