Paradise in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The "Bugsy Building"
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 28, 2021
1. The "Bugsy Building" Marker
The hotel, which housed 77 rooms, including the notorious Mr. Siegel's “Bugsy Suite” or “Presidential Suite” as it was sometimes referred to, was unique in more way than one. The windowpanes, for instance, were bullet proof, and, although there was only one entrance to the top-floor suite, there were five possible exits. This included a hidden ladder from the hallway closet to a basement tunnel, which lead to an underground garage, where Bugsy allegedly had a chauffeured getaway car awaiting at all times.
But Mr. Siegel's preoccupation with safety and escape routes proved to be geographically misplaced. On June 20, 1947, 300 miles from Las Vegas at the Beverly Hills mansion of his girlfriend, Virginia Hill, Bugsy was killed in a hail of gunfire from unknown assailants.
Since that day, The Flamingo has changed ownership 3 times, including its final sale from Kirk Kerkorian to the Hilton Hotels Corporation in 1970.
Erected by Flamingo Hilton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1679.
Location. 36° 7.001′ N, 115°
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Bugsy" (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Shrine of the Four-Faced Brahma (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Red Barn (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Little Church of the West (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Welcome To Las Vegas Sign (approx. 2.4 miles away); Siegfried & Roy Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); Old Well Tower #10 (approx. 3.2 miles away); First Water Company (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paradise.
Also see . . . Benjamin Siegel. The mobster with the movie star looks and the certifiable paranoia brought Las Vegas much more attention after his death than he did during his short life. (Submitted on March 7, 2012.)
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 7, 2012
2. The "Bugsy Building" Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, November 25, 2010
3. The "Bugsy Building" Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, November 25, 2010
4. "Bugsy" Image Displayed on Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 7, 2012
5. The "Bugsy Building" Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 7, 2012
6. The "Bugsy Building" Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 6, 2012
7. Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel
Located at Madame Tussauds Interactive Wax Museum at The Venetian
Photographed By Denise Boose
8. Benjamin Siegel Burial Niche
This is located in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in the Beth Olam Mausoleum, Hall of Solomon.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,582 times since then and 65 times this year. Last updated on March 10, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. Photos: 1. submitted on August 28, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 2. submitted on March 10, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3, 4. submitted on March 5, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 10, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 8. submitted on November 24, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
