BGuthrie Photos: NV -- Las Vegas -- Treasure Island

NV -- Las Vegas -- Treasure Island:

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. TISLE_140713_071.JPG: The Sirens of TI The spectacular one-of-a-kind "Sirens of TI" chopper has drawn praise from art lovers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike as that exceptional moment in time when beauty, art, man, and machine impeccably come together as one. Built as a tribute to our own Sirens of Treasure Island, this timeless creation pays homage to the beautiful ladies and their daring exploits, mystery, and romantic adventure that followed them on their journeys across the open area.
2. TISLE_140713_112.JPG: The Wooly Mammoth inhabited the northern Siberian slopes of the former Soviet Union. They roamed the earth during the Pliocene Epoch which ended 4,500 years ago. This is only the tip of a tusk of an animal that likely weighed between eight and twelve tons. The carving on the tusk is presumed to have taken many generations to complete. As you view the tusk note the transition of military garb and weaponry which change with the generations.
3. TISLE_140713_155.JPG: The Builders Internationally celebrated bike builders Rick Hill and Big Dan, of Metropolitan Choppers, are the design and build team responsible for the construction of this amazing piece of rideable art. The bike took six months to build and weighs more than 900 pounds, nearly 250 of which is the pulled, twisted, and turned scrap iron, found metal, and salvaged steel fashioned and sculpted by renowned metal artist, Scott Cawood.
AAA "Gem": AAA considers this location to be a "must see" point of interest. To see pictures of other areas that AAA considers to be Gems, click here.
Wikipedia Description: Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Treasure Island Hotel & Casino (also known as "TI") is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA with 2,664 rooms and 220 suites, and is connected by tram to The Mirage as well as pedestrian bridge to the Fashion Show Mall shopping center. Since March 2009, TI is owned and operated by real estate investor Phil Ruffin.

The hotel has received the AAA Four Diamond rating each year since 1999.

History

Treasure Island was opened by Mirage Resorts in 1993 under the direction of Steve Wynn at a cost of US$450 million. It was designed by architect Joel Bergman. The initial plans called for a tower addition to The Mirage, but later evolved into a full-fledged separate hotel casino resort. Treasure Island originally intended to attract families with whimsical pirate features and icons such as the skull-and-crossbones strip marquee, a large video arcade, and staged pirate battles nightly in "Buccaneer Bay" in front of the casino entrance on the Strip.

In 2003, the hotel largely abandoned its pirate theme for a more contemporary resort with a focus on adult amenities and services. The original arcade and kid-friendly pool areas were replaced with an adult-friendly hot tub, contemporary nightclub and party bar. The famous skull-and-crossbones sign at the Strip entrance was replaced by one reading simply "TI" that is also a large LCD video screen. The exterior color of the hotel was also changed from a light orange to a darker maroon color.

On December 15, 2008, MGM Mirage announced the resort would be sold for US$775 million to Phil Ruffin, former owner of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino. Ruffin took full ownership of the hotel and casino resort on Friday, March 20, 2009.

On July 31, 2012, a fire in the air conditioning/air handler unit on the roof of the hotel was reported about 9 a.m. Fourteen people were treated for minor injuries related to smoke exposure.

On October 21, 2013, The Sirens of TI show closed in order to add a new multi-level shopping and entertainment mall. Later on November 22, TI informed Sirens cast members that the show has ended its run. Additionally, Sirens of TI was removed from the Treasure Island website.
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