The Frontier was been imploded 2:30am this morning (11/13/2007). To Some just another casino making way for progress, but every time this happens I find my self reminiscing of great times I have had at each of fallen casinos.
Somethings I will remember are: The 99cent Margaritas (they weren’t that great, but they were 99cents), the sign out front with the “Dirty Girls and Cold Beer”, Gilleys’s and the old style Vegas mystique. The sadness will last a little while but out with the old and in with the new
Before the Frontier Implosion there was a descent fireworks show with a countdown made of fireworks on the side of the building then a dramatic pause then the north side of the tower blew out and then fell with the south side following. Of course there was a lot of smoke, debris in the air, this is why they do this so early in the morning, to cut down on the onlookers and traffic jams. People of Vegas were asked not to attend, but this is true for every implosion.
The Frontier is now gone but not forgotten
Stayed there my last visit…..hmmm. Miss those oldies but goodies. Viva Las Vegas
I loved to play Sigma Derby there, now I have to go to the MGM Grand to play.
It was a good old Casino, and I also miss the 99 Margaritas
My wife, myself and her family loved staying at “The New Frontier”. We knew like everything else in life that she was going to have to come down to make way for progress. It is what Vegas is all about. What bothers us is the new lack of catering to middle income sorts such as us. No more “strip” accomodations unless you want to fork out some major dough. Off to the Station Casinos, Sam’s Town and places like this who do seem to want our business. Good bye to The Frontier and to all of the GREAT employees and fellow customers! RIP -John J. Fort Mohave, AZ