An iconic Las Vegas resort that inspired the rise of mega ... "closed for construction" and "reimagined and developed into a new integrated resort," but did not mention demolition.

El Cortez Hotel & Casino, the longest continuously operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas, marked a new chapter in its storied history with a grand re-opening event on Thursday, Feb. 20.

And the complaints have grown loud enough for the city to step in. The Vegas Vic sign, created by a New York agency in 1945 at the behest of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce to promote the city ...