One of the last remaining icons of the golden age that included such iconic figures such as Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, Bugsy Seagal,
Marilyn Monroe and many other Hollywood, business, political and mob celebrities has ended with the demise of the Stardust Casino that held shows like the Rat pack, Sinatra in his prime, Elvis Presley and many other top musicians and entertainers.
The Stardust Casino and Hotel, which ruled Vegas during what was considered the glory years during the 1950s and the early 1960s was demolished in an extraordinary display of fireworks, music and entertainment as if it was another show in Vegas. Only, this was the last of the famous twin towers casino..
Many onlookers and celebrities came over to the grounds opposite the hotel and casino to pay their last wishes to the large place which was known for its cheap but good rooms. And there were many for all who wanted: more than a thousand. This casino hotel had more than thirty floors and was in business for more than fifty years since it opened in the summer of 58.
As everything else in Las Vegas, even the closing act of this hotel and casino was played out in grand style. On the day it shut its doors, a marching band accompanied all the customers out from the hotel with tearful music. Some were in tears, but most enjoyed the feeling of having played at one of the legendary tables. They will have something to tell their grandchildren.
Instead of this casino, Boyd Gaming, which had purchased the Stardust in 1985, will build a larger and more fancy casino resort called Echelon Place. It is set to open its gambling doors somewhere in the year 2010. And as for hotel rooms. Do not worry. With an estimated room number of five thousand, I doubt you will have trouble finding a room for playing one of the many casino games there.
