DEMOLITION has begun at a famous Las Vegas hotel to make way for a new $1.5 billion baseball stadium.
The Tropicana on Las Vegas Boulevard will be replaced by a state-of-the-art MLB arena.
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Opened in 1957, the opulent Tropicana had mosaics and mahogany paneling throughout, for NBC Los Angeles.
It featured an imposing tulip-shaped fountain in the lobby, and each of its 1,467 rooms had a balcony from which to take in views of the Las Vegas skyline.
The 22-story hotel closed its doors for the last time on April 2.
Every room in the iconic hotel has been dismantled in anticipation of a final implosion.
A demolition permit was officially filed with Clark County on July 11.
The implosion of the Tropicana and its 22-story Paradise Tower is scheduled for October, for MSN.
In recent months, the site has been treated to remove dangerous asbestos, according to a Fox Vegas report.
Incredible footage shows debris falling on the outside of the now-destroyed landmark, which was once nicknamed Tiffany of the Strip.
The new $1.5 billion MLB stadium that will be built on the site will eventually house the Oakland Athletics.
The ambitious project is supported by US$380 million in public financing, by Deadline.
The new 33,000-seat arena is estimated to open in 2028.
Meanwhile, the A’s have agreed to play at minor league stadium Sutter Health Stadium in Sacramento for KTNV.
“West Sacramento is proud to welcome the A’s to our community,” West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero said in a statement.
“Sutter Health Park, the Sacramento Kings and the Sacramento River Cats have been excellent partners for our city and region.
“We recognize that this unique opportunity will bring significant economic benefits.”
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“We look forward to making Sutter Health Park our home during our move to Las Vegas,” added A’s owner and managing partner John Fisher.
“We extend our thanks to the Kings and the city of West Sacramento for hosting the A’s as we work to complete our new stadium in Las Vegas.”
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed off on the Las Vegas stadium plans last summer.
“I’m excited to officially sign,” Lombardo admitted.
“This is an incredible opportunity to bring the A’s to Nevada.
“This legislation reflects months of negotiations between the team, the state, the county and the league.”
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