Martin Stern Jr.
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Martin Stern Jr. was an American architect who was most widely known for his large scale designs and structures in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is credited with originating the concept of the structurally integrated casino resort complex in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas transformed by high-rises
Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
Las Vegas Hilton, formerly the International Hotel
Ship's Coffee Shop sign
Westgate Las Vegas
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The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is a hotel, casino, and timeshare resort in Winchester, Nevada. Located near the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip, it is owned by Westgate Resorts. It opened in 1969 as the International Hotel, and was known for many years as the Las Vegas Hilton, then briefly as the LVH – Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. From 1981 to 1990, it was the largest hotel in the world.
The property as seen in 2018
A photo postcard of the International Hotel
Newspaper advertisement for the 1969 grand opening of the hotel
The Las Vegas Hilton in the early 1970s