Historic Vegas casino up for auction
Yet another of Las Vegas’ historic venues is up for sale, with the New Frontier Hotel likely to be changed beyond all recognition by developers.
The venue originally started life as a nightclub in the 1930s before opening as a hotel and casino in 1942.
It was in 1956, however, that the New Frontier really came to the world’s attention as it hosted the first of the many Las Vegas performances given by Elvis Presley.
Between April 23 and May 9 of that year Elvis played several times at the venue, coinciding with his single “Heartbreak Hotel” reaching the number one spot in the chart.
In addition, the Frontier has also been the location of the final concert of Diana Ross and the Supremes in 1970 as well as being the long-time home of the Vegas entertainers Siegfried and Roy during the early years of their act.