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In front: "The International Hilton, now the Las Vegas Hilton, opened in 1969 and was the largest hotel in the world at that time. Thought to be too large and too far from the strip to be successful, today it has become a center for meetings, conventions, and the trade show business. With regular entertainers such as Liberace and Elvis, fans were drawn from around the world. A monument to 'The King' stands outside the showroom." Just behind it: "The Las Vegas Convention Center, with over 1.6 million sq feet, is the largest single level convention facility in the nation. ... In August 1964, the Beatles played two concerts to over 8,500 people each. Sitting in the front row was Pat Boone." And beyond that is the airport. |