A look at the storied past of the Tropicana Las Vegas
Published Date: 4/2/2024
Source: KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas
It marks a historic date in the history of the Las Vegas strip. April 2 is the date the legendary Tropicana will close its doors to make way for a major league baseball stadium. Just short of marking its 67th anniversary, the Tropicana is a hotel casino with a storied past. Anchor Tricia Kean sits down with two local historians to talk about the Tropicana's ties to the mob, Hollywood legends, jazz greats and glamorous showgirls.