The Landmark Hotel and Casino in 1969
On this date, the Landmark opened on July 1, 1969. It took more than 8 years to complete and was bought up by Howard Hugues 6 months before its completion.
The Landmark Tower was a 525 rooms hotel/casino located at 364 Convention Center Drive on the corner of Paradise Rd. and Convention Center Drive. The Landmark opened on July 1, 1969 and closed on August 8, 1990.
The Landmark played host to famous celebrities such as Danny Thomas, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Freddy Fender’s first appearance. The Landmark was one of the few hotel properties not located on the Strip or in downtown Las Vegas but across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Landmark was closed on August 8, 1990. and on November 7, 1995, it was imploded. The demolition was filmed and used in the movie “Mars Attack”. The Landmark was also featured in such movies like Viva Las Vegas, Diamonds Are Forever, Casino, and The Cooler. Also seen in TV Shows like Vegas and Crime Story.
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I slept there in the Honeymoon Suite many floors up. Even my wedding ring came from their Jewlery Store. Before my Dad’s illness, being a known St Louis Hair Dresser, was set to style hair there– Many memories exist.
What’s that hotel behind it under construction. The International Hotel opened July 2, 1969.
Looks like westgate