There’s no doubt that the Tropicana Hotel is one of the more well-known landmarks of the city. Established in 1957, the casino served as a destination for tourists to head to when wanting to seek the essential and true Las Vegas experience. The building will be demolished due to plans to replace it with a Major League Baseball Stadium. “For us to build a ballpark on it, the entire site needs to be clean,” Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval said. “There will be some type of implosion… Part of it will be taken down manually, but part of it will be imploded. That will be a big celebration. That will be a moment when people realize how big this is becoming.”

Its spectacular stage hosted performances by legendary entertainers such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. While its expansive casino floor beckoned patrons to try their luck at the tables. Within recent years though, Tropicana has been recently facing increasing challenges. Despite undergoing a significant $200 million renovation in 2011, the Tropicana found itself unable to keep pace with the constantly evolving demands of the hospitality industry.

As the demolition crew prepares to take down the once lively hotel and casino for 2025, architects Gensler and Bjarke Ingels have already started drafting designs for the MLB stadium.

“We want it to be intimate and ensure all the seats are close to the action,” Ingles said. “That’s an important part of creating a unique experience. You’re competing against television. It has to feel different. People don’t want to sit in the nosebleeds.”