Howard Hughes' purchase and residence at the Desert Inn

Billionaire Howard Hughes bought the Desert Inn and its corporate holdings in the late 1960s, using the property as a residence and base of operations while acquiring additional Las Vegas casino assets. Hughes' reclusive ownership style and business decisions in the late 1960s and early 1970s had a significant impact on casino ownership patterns and local development. The Desert Inn stood at 3145 S Las Vegas Blvd until it was closed and demolished in the late 2000s.