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Quiz about Las Vegas Implosions 1993 to 2012

Las Vegas Implosions: 1993 to 2012 Quiz

Over the years, Las Vegas has said goodbye to many of its legendary hotels and casinos in the way of progress. This quiz should give your knowledge of Las Vegas implosions up to 2012 a workout.

A multiple-choice quiz by nathannoblet. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nathannoblet

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,848

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1996, which resort's cylindrical-shaped tower was imploded? Hint

The Sands

El Rancho

The Aladdin

The Dunes

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the first implosion in the so called implosion craze, part of which resort was imploded by Steve Wynn in 1993? Hint

Desert Inn

The Landmark

Hacienda

The Dunes

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many years had the Palms Tower of the Desert Inn been standing for prior to its implosion? Hint

Twenty-three

Seven

Fourteen

Ten

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which resort was imploded to make way for the CityCenter project? Hint

Boardwalk

Stardust

The Harmon

The New Frontier

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which two resorts were imploded within the same year as each other? Hint

Boardwalk and El Rancho

Frontier and Stardust

Hacienda and Sands

Dunes and Landmark

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which resort was the fifth to be imploded in Las Vegas since 1993? Hint

El Rancho

The Aladdin

Stardust

Desert Inn

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which resort sat unoccupied on the Las Vegas strip for eight years before being imploded? Hint

The Landmark

The Desert Inn

El Rancho

Castaways

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which company was responsible for the implosion of the Aladdin Hotel? Hint

Central Environmental Inc.

Walker Specialty Construction

Controlled Demolition Inc.

Pasco Excavating & Demolition

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the Stardust imploded to make way for the construction of? Hint

Las Vegas Plaza

A parking lot for the Las Vegas Convention Center

CityCenter

Echelon Place

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many years had the main tower of the Frontier resort been standing prior to implosion? Hint

Twenty-one

Forty-two

Twelve

Eighteen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1996, which resort's cylindrical-shaped tower was imploded?

Answer: The Sands

The Sands was imploded on November 26, 1996 after having been open for 44 years.
The resort was replaced with The Venetian, costing USD$1.5 billion to construct, and opening on May 3, 1999.

2. In the first implosion in the so called implosion craze, part of which resort was imploded by Steve Wynn in 1993?

Answer: The Dunes

The North Tower was imploded after a fireworks show which concluded with the tower being set alight and the Dunes' sign being destroyed on October 22, 1993. The South Tower of the Dunes was later imploded in July of the following year.

3. How many years had the Palms Tower of the Desert Inn been standing for prior to its implosion?

Answer: Seven

Steve Wynn purchased the Desert Inn three days after its 50th birthday on April 27, 2000. The main Augusta tower was imploded to make way for Wynn Las Vegas on October 23, 2001, followed by the remaining towers on November 16, 2004 to make way for Encore.

4. Which resort was imploded to make way for the CityCenter project?

Answer: Boardwalk

The Boardwalk Casino was imploded on May 9, 2006 to make way for MGM Resorts CityCenter project, costing approximately USD$9 million dollars.

5. Which two resorts were imploded within the same year as each other?

Answer: Hacienda and Sands

The Sands was imploded on November 26, 1996, while the Hacienda was imploded on December 31 of the same year.

6. Which resort was the fifth to be imploded in Las Vegas since 1993?

Answer: The Aladdin

The Aladdin was imploded on November 25, 1997, making it the fifth resort in Las Vegas to be imploded since 1993 after the Dunes, the Landmark, the Sands and the Hacienda.

7. Which resort sat unoccupied on the Las Vegas strip for eight years before being imploded?

Answer: El Rancho

El Rancho was closed on July 6, 1992, with the marquee advertising that the site would be the future home of Countryland. This never came to happen, with the building sitting vacant until 2000, when it was then imploded.

8. Which company was responsible for the implosion of the Aladdin Hotel?

Answer: Controlled Demolition Inc.

Controlled Demolition Inc have been responsible for several Las Vegas implosions, such as the Aladdin, Hacienda Hotel and the Landmark.

9. What was the Stardust imploded to make way for the construction of?

Answer: Echelon Place

The Stardust was imploded to make way for the construction of Echelon Place, which was proposed to include four hotels, a casino and a convention center. Construction was suspended on Echelon Place in 2008 due to poor economic conditions.

10. How many years had the main tower of the Frontier resort been standing prior to implosion?

Answer: Eighteen

The Atrium Tower, the main tower of the Frontier resort, was constructed in 1989, and imploded in 2007.

Source: Author nathannoblet

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