The Doumani family also owned the adjacent El Morocco. In its later years, the motel was owned by M.K. The La Concha was featured in the 1995 film Casino.

Various celebrities had stayed at the motel, including Ronald Reagan, Ann-Margret, Flip Wilson, Muhammad Ali, and the Carpenters. When it opened, the La Concha was one of the larger properties on the Las Vegas Strip. It is believed to be named after the Beach of La Concha in Spain. It was located at 2955 Las Vegas Blvd South, on the Las Vegas Strip, in Winchester, Nevada, and was considered one of the best-preserved examples of 1950s Googie architecture. It was designed by architect Paul Williams who was one of the first prominent African American architects in the United States and was also the architect who designed the first LAX theme building. The public notice also lists the structure as “exceeding obstruction standards.”ĭudley declined to comment on the project when contacted by the Review-Journal.Ĭontact Patrick Blennerhassett at or 70.The La Concha Motel was a motel that opened in 1961 and closed in 2004.

The 11-page public notice also notes “the proposed structure is in close vicinity to substantial, frequent helicopter air tour operations at LAS (Harry Reid International Airport) and the Las Vegas Strip” and that this part is under investigation and seeking public input.

The FAA is conducting an aeronautical study as the proposal is to construct or operate a “building to a height of 699 feet above ground level.” The study was first reported by Vital Vegas at and the proposal’s description calls for a building development project. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) federal aeronautical study suggests big plans may be in the works for the Casino Royale site on The Strip.Ī Federal Aviation Administration proposal, currently listed as “circularized,” shows Las Vegas resident Craig Dudley listed as the sponsor of a study for the Casino Royale site at 3411 Las Vegas Blvd. A federal aeronautical study suggests big plans may be in the works for the Casino Royale site on The Strip.

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