Elvis Presley's Las Vegas residencies at the International Hotel (now Westgate)

Elvis Presley began a landmark Las Vegas engagement at the International Hotel in 1969, launching a series of long-running residencies through the 1970s that had a major influence on the city's entertainment culture. The International Hotel later became the Las Vegas Hilton and is now the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino; the hotel's showroom and residency model helped establish the modern Las Vegas residency format. Elvis's performances in Las Vegas remain a frequently cited point in the city's musical and entertainment history.