The Sahara used to be referred to as the start of the strip, when the strip began to develop.  During that time, people talked about the strip like they do off strip properties today, too far from the action.  Turns out what people really wanted was more options and the development of the strip over the years has been nothing short of remarkable.  The question is, does the strip have a limit to the number of properties it can support, or do the struggles facing places like Sahara fall directly on the shoulders of the properties experiencing them.  Give the people what they want and they will come.  If you follow that sentiment then the question has to be asked, do people not want what Sahara has to offer?  Is that why they are struggling?

 

For more information regarding Del Webb and the Sahara, check out...

lvstriphistory.com 

Del Webb: A Man A Company 

Gambling on a Dream: The Classic Las Vegas Strip 1930-1955 

Viva Las Vegas: After-Hours Architecture 

The First 100: Portraits of the Men and Women Who Shaped Las Vegas 

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Battle Born Pins 

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