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b'Random Vegas\\nFontainebleau isn\\u2019t the first property to encounter financing problems causing the project to sit unfinished. \\xa0That title goes to the Landmark who broke ground in 1961 but had to halt construction in 62 due to financing issues. \\xa0So it sat, 80% done. \\xa0During that time it was the tallest building in the state of Nevada. \\xa0It sat dormant until 1969 when Howard Hughes bought it and finished building the property. \\xa0The Landmark would eventually open July 1st, 1969 (Vintage Research)\\nTwitpic of the week\\n\\nFestive isn\\u2019t exactly how you would describe Christmas in Las Vegas. \\xa0Not that the city doesn\\u2019t try but the displays are usually in juxtaposition with existing signage and all easily overlooked if you aren\\u2019t paying attention. \\xa0A perfect example of this is this week\\u2019s winner from @_GrandPaD showcasing Fremont St during the holidays, circa 1959. \\xa0It isn\\u2019t easy to see upon initial inspection because Vegas signs are designed to draw your attention to them. \\xa0However, if you look past the marquees you\\u2019ll seen garland strung across the street with some bells and whistles. \\xa0Signage tangent, this picture shows Golden Nugget in a transitional period with the original signage still on display but with the addition of the steel framed roof sign, added in 1956. \\xa0In just a few years, 1961, Kermit Wayne will add a giant bullnose shield on the corners with flanked animated signage on each side. \\xa0This will come to be the properties most memorable incarnation of signage, aside from its current.\\nNews\\nFontainebleau History\\nFontainebleau Details\\nFontainebleau Players Club\\nResorts World Faux Awards\\nVegas Concert Venues\\nF1 Improvements\\nLuxor Dorito\\xa0\\nFlamingo Plumb Signage'