Sands Hotel and Casino
Nevada, United States
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Designed by architect Wayne McAllister and opened on December 15, 1952, the Sands Hotel and Casino was the seventh resort to open on the Las Vegas Strip, featuring a distinctive 56-foot-high sign and 200 rooms divided into four two-story motel wings named after famous racetracks. Founded by Mack Kufferman, the hotel quickly became a glamorous entertainment destination, attracting the Rat Pack and other celebrated performers—Frank Sinatra made his performing debut there in October 1953 and later acquired a share in the property. The hotel gained iconic status after hosting the 1960 film *Ocean's 11* and became renowned for its Copa Room, where Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis Jr., and Red Skelton performed regularly. Expanded in 1966 with a 500-room tower, the Sands was purchased by Howard Hughes in 1967 before eventually passing to Sheldon Adelson and partners, who demolished the structure on November 26, 1996, to build The Venetian in its place.
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- hotel, casino, music venue
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- Nevada, United States
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