Is the Las Vegas Hilton formerly The International?

We saw a film at Madame Tussaud's on Las Vegas history which mentioned The International but didn't say it is now the LVH. Anyone know for sure?

Yes, they are the same property.

V,
As usual, JMT's right. Since you brought it up, do you know who built it? The same guy built at least 2 others that I know of. One within the last few years. Another one also has a different name than when he built it.

jm

Senator,
Would that person be someone who runs one of the largest hotels in the world?

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Wasn't it that suicide doctor guy?

Randy: I was going to guess K.K. but was afraid I'd spell it wrong and type the suicide dr.'s name.

As soon as jm gives the answer, I have another history question about the Moulin Rouge. We might as well continue this thread.....

V and Randy,

You're right about the good Dr. .
Interesting that you mention the MR, V. WE were heading to the strip with Randy and Kelly driving thru one of the sedier areas of Vegas. I mentioned that I was brave enough to get out of my car once and take a couple pics of the MR.
jm

It's Kirk Kerkorion <sp>

His second major project was teh MGM which is now Bally's. And then, the current MGM.


jm

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Speaking of the Moulin Rouge, what heavyweight champion of the world was also a Moulin Rouge owner-host?

Joe Lewis?

jm: RIGHT! Your turn...and don't make it too tricky <g>.

V,

Been away from the board a couple day. I'll have to think of something.

Here's a stupid one till I can think of a real question. Where did Patti and I stay on our first trip to Vegas? I know I've posted this more than once in replies to other posts.

jm

Was it that white castle place where the Wrestlers hang out now?

JMT: I think you might be right, so please post a trivia question for anyone to answer. Whoever gets it right can then post another question, etc.

We will let jm off the hook (for now).

Okay....Where did Elvis make his Las Vegas debut?

...and I'm looking for the name of the hotel AT THAT TIME.

How about The New Frontier Hotel?

Right!!! Your turn.


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The Apache, which opened at 2nd and Fremont in 1932 was called the first "high-rise" in Las Vegas. It was 3 stories high, had 100 rooms, and had the first elevator in Las Vegas.

What was the first "modern" high-rise hotel-casino built in Las Vegas?

The Riviera?

V,

What about the Riviera?

For Randy's question, I'd go with the Horseshoe.

I knew I should ahve bought some of those books rahter then borrow them from the library

jm