The Stardust Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is one of the most famous casino names in Las Vegas history, Located at 3000 Las Vegas Blvd South, the Stardust operated for 48 years providing hosting many well known shows. It was a sad day when it was announced that the Stardust would be closing and even more sad when the Stardust was imploded.
Stardust (Demolished)
Las Vegas, NV Photo courtesy Georg Balandran
Stardust (Demolished)
Las Vegas, NV Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
(Right) Here's the Stardust Casino sign in Las Vegas as it looks today. (at least in 2001)
Check out the Stardust sign with the old space age script lettering.
After opening in 1958, the Stardust took over the neighboring Royal Nevada Hotel a year later and expanded its property. The iconic sign saw its first change in 1967, then in 1977 went to its familiar blue and red color scheme. The space aged font on the sign was replaced in 1991 and the modern tower opened the same year.
(Left) This huge marquee used to light up the
street alongside Las Vegas Blvd.
Stardust Marquee Photo courtesy Chris King
The Stardust was demolished and imploded in March 2007 by Boyd Gaming. Echelon Palace was supposed to take its place, however the economic downturn and recession halted the build. A Malaysia based firm bought the place in 2013 with plans to build Resort World.
Stardust in the day Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
(Near right) Old Vegas has lost another treasure. Like the Dunes, Sands, Desert Inn, and even the recent Boardwalk and Bourbon Street, the Stardust evokes memories of showgirls, high rollers, and Rat Pack type of entertainment. Sadly, the Stardust is now no more, gone like a sweater in a puddle.
