One more pillar of classic Vegas has fallen: the Riviera located on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip closed last week after 60 years in business. The building will be demolished to make way for convention center space on the Strip.
The Riviera is notable for being featured in Diamonds are Forever, where Sean Connery's Bond makes his all-white suit entrance to the casino and is introduced to Plenty O'Toole at the craps table.
The Riv has been featured in countless films such as Ocean's 11 (1960), Casino (1995), and Austin Powers International Man of Mystery (1997). It was also home to the Rat Pack in the 1950's and 60's, featuring dinner performances by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra - Sinatra even had his own suite in the hotel.
Sad to see such an iconic part of Vegas' history go.
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The Riviera is notable for being featured in Diamonds are Forever, where Sean Connery's Bond makes his all-white suit entrance to the casino and is introduced to Plenty O'Toole at the craps table.
The Riv has been featured in countless films such as Ocean's 11 (1960), Casino (1995), and Austin Powers International Man of Mystery (1997). It was also home to the Rat Pack in the 1950's and 60's, featuring dinner performances by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra - Sinatra even had his own suite in the hotel.
Sad to see such an iconic part of Vegas' history go.
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