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Desert Inn v3 - Vintage Las Vegas - Unisex Sweatshirt alabama Baseball in small-town Illinois backThe Desert Inn Hotel and Casino opened on April 24, 1950, becoming one of the most iconic resorts of early Las Vegas. Known for its elegant design and upscale atmosphere, it quickly became a favorite for high rollers and Hollywood elite. The resorts famous golf course, added in 1952, hosted the PGA Tours Tournament of Champions for over a decade. Howard Hughes famously purchased the Desert Inn in 1967 after management asked him to leave his penthouse.