Tropicana casino demolished in a spectacular Las Vegas farewell

By Ivan PetrenkoOct 9, 2024 19:35 PMNews
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Night view of brightly lit hotels and casinos in Las Vegas
Las Vegas skyline prepares for new developments. Source: pixabay

Early Wednesday morning, several months after its closure in April 2024, the iconic Tropicana resort building in Las Vegas will be demolished. Once a symbol of hospitality and entertainment for millions of tourists from across the country, this 67-year-old hotel and casino brings its long history to a close amid a spectacular show and explosions, erasing the last traces of its era.

A Farewell Salute to Tropicana

The pre-demolition event featured a grand light show with 550 drones and 150 "pyrodrones," which created a visual countdown to the controlled explosion. The visual effects included images of the Tropicana logo, the legendary "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign, and a tribute to the Athletics team, whose new stadium may be constructed on this site as early as 2028.

Phil Grucci, president of Fireworks by Grucci, the company responsible for the show, noted that the spectacle was meticulously planned to serve not only as the final chapter in Tropicana’s history but also as a symbol of a new era for Las Vegas.

New Life on the Site of the Old Resort

The question of what will occupy the 35 acres of land after the demolition remains open. It is already known that part of the area will be taken by a new 33,000-seat stadium designed for the Athletics team. The rest of the land, owned by Bally’s, is also set for development. In July 2024, Bally’s entered into a merger agreement with its major shareholder, Standard General, which could lead to further transformation of the area.

A Historic Demolition

Two 23-story buildings, Paradise Tower and Club Tower, were destroyed with the help of 2,200 pounds of explosives. According to Bally’s Corporation, the full sequence of explosions will last just 22 seconds, after which the structure will completely disappear from the Las Vegas skyline.

Tropicana was more than just a hotel. Over its long history, it served as a filming location for such iconic films as The Godfather and Diamonds Are Forever, cementing the resort’s significant place in pop culture.

End of an Era and the New Beginning for Las Vegas

The demolition of Tropicana marks the first major event of its kind in Las Vegas since 2016, when the Riviera was destroyed. Over the past few decades, Las Vegas has bid farewell to several iconic hotels and casinos, including Stardust and The Sands, making way for new projects that continue to attract tourists from around the world.

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