Abandoned - Echelon Las Vegas
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Down the notorious North end of the Las Vegas Strip, sits a massive resort nearly 3 times as large as its neighbour, the never finished Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Just like that resort, the Echelon Place Casino & Resort Las Vegas was set to be one of the most expensive private resorts in the world. One set to completely transform the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard with its sheer size and luxury, bringing thousands of hotel rooms and new brands like Shangri-La to the city. However after 2008, everything stopped and for years, the unfinished structures sat abandoned and baking in the hot desert sun. Join me today to find out how this happened and how Resorts World Las Vegas now occupies this once incredible project.
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The 2008 recession, for obvious reasons, often pops up in these videos. It will be interesting to see the 2008 recession be replaced by COVID as time goes on, and we have a better understanding of the long term effects that this has had on businesses.
I’d have to imagine COVID was/is far worse for anything tourism based
As an engineer I can tell you it certainly will not. Building has been non stop last 2 years+ and isnt slowing down. Most engineering firms are 3-6months behind simply because of the volume of building going on. Obviously that cant go on forever but covid did NOTHING to building. Unlike what the news would like to brainwash you too think.
@@Brock_Corb I’m sure there will still be plenty of examples things that were abandoned, especially in the tourism industry. Whether it is plans for expansions that will be shelved indefinitely or smaller sites that could not survive the loss in revenue due to the decrease in tourism. Yes, there has not been a complete standstill in the construction industry during the pandemic. However, to say there has been/ will be no effect from this is too radical of a shift away from the “brainwashing” that you mentioned.
@@heyitsevan758 that was meant to accentuate a point, not truly talking about brainwashing...
@@Brock_Corb Yeah, I worked full time for a moving company (we move lots of big businesses) for the past 2 years and it seems like EVERYWHERE we have been, there's been construction. Everyone is remodeling and expanding.
Anytime I hear “started in the mid 2000s” or something along those lines in these videos, I know exactly where it’s going. 2008 Recession baby.
I wonder when the next wave with the current events is gonna hit
I don't know why he keeps saying interest rates went up. In late 2008, the Fed slashed rates to zero in an unprecedented attempt to help the U.S. economy cope with the fallout from the 2008 global financial crisis.
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"I love seeing buildings used for a totally different purpose than what they were built for"
*Bass Pro Shop Pyramid intensifies*
Ah, the Tomb of Bubbahotep.
@@ZGryphon Damn, that made me actually LOL.
"Our good friend the 2008 recession"
As someone who personally felt the effects of 2008, I laughed at this line. It's almost hilarious how many projects got cancelled.
There’s no getting away from 2008 in this series, huh?
@@topnep548 - Abandoned construction projects and the 2008 recession go together like peanut butter and jelly.
@@christopherweise438 A great reminder of how bad policy makes for a bad economy, but it's not like anything will change. In fact, the senile brick-wall in the White House is going to make it even worse next time.
@@johnwolf2829 - Sorry dude. As horrible as Biden is....at least he wont try to void the Constitution and overthrow his own government over a bruised ego.
And now the new thing canceling projects is the 2020 pandemic
Can you imagine how many cool buildings and resorts there’d be if there wasn’t the 2008 recession
We would have gotten even more cool abandoned ruins if the recession had hit later. And just to be clear: Not crashing was never an option.
Wonder if there are other abandoned never built hotels in Las Vegas
I dunno, I see all these places as complete wastes of money and resources.
@@planescaped To have wealth to waste is hardly a bad thing. Mistakes were made first with the endless wars, and then more "now" was the move to home loan "equity" which is by definition merit free, which is about to be tried again.
@@JonathanGaeta There are many, many failed mega projects on the Vegas Strip
Oh damn, episode 68. You know what's next bois.
Another quality episode of Abandoned.
It will be a “banger”
Nice.
Nice
Nice
I don’t have enough money for chicken nuggets…
As a Californian, I'd love to see an abandoned on the old Los Angeles Zoo!
Did anyone really visit the LA Zoo? Especially when you could go to San Diego and enjoy a vastly superior zoo.
As a ex Californian, I would like to see an abandoned California. LA is the zoo.
I've been there. it's said to be haunted, and me and my GF think we saw a ghost the night we went
@@PlaystationMasterPS3 😂 okay better get shaggy and scooby over there stat!
The rest of the US would love to see California break off and float away becoming an state abandoned by the US!
It;s a shame Boyd eliminated the Stardust. That place had the genuine vibe of the original Las Vegas - something that few resorts have today. The Stardust was FUN!!!
And they keep putting up these megaresorts like the new Resorts World.
I miss the Stardust, the Riviera and the Frontier.
I love Vegas and I like Boyd gaming.....just like the Fremont downtown.
@@sunnyscott4876 Right - the gambling mecca of the "old" Las Vegas felt more fun rather than the overpriced mega resorts of today, and the odds seemed better!
Agreed. Loved it.
I was able to get a free coffee cup at the Sands Hotel and Casino before it was destroyed.
@@guymorris6596 You have a gem of an item from a great place - the old Sands was another lost Las Vegas wonderful property!
every time I pass the Fontainebleau or this building I say to myself "yep I know the history of this building," keep up the great work Jake, if you need another good Las Vegas topic to cover there's an abandoned water park close to Vegas named "Rock a Hoola/Lake Delores" Waterpark that has some pretty rich history
I’ve been curious about Lake Dolores for a while now
@@topnep548 I actually just traveled there because my curiosity overwhelmed me, it was actually surreal, you can't see anything that's not covered in graffiti and most of the buildings are so in shambles it's scary to walk through them, amazing experience. it was so cool to know that 30 or so years ago families were sliding down the same slides that are now just represented by concrete in shambles and metal rods. the lazy river was the best, it's all still there and the machinery is filled with concrete
And also the lake is all dried up. Such a shame to see a once fun place for the family to cool off and enjoy themselves turn into a bunch of structures rotting away in the desert sun
I hope he uses your idea. That sounds interesting
@@maidenthe80sla yeah I sat at the top of the park and watched all the ads while I was there lol, shit was fun asf
Something slightly missed by this, is that Resorts World is still objectively a "Luxury" resort, on the NORTH end of the strip. This is a VERY good thing. The north end has been neglected and become rather sad over the years. When your main attractions are Circus Cirucs and The Strat (saying this as someone who worked at The Strat for 2 years) that tends to happen. Even with the scaled back design, Resorts World is still overall a very good thing for a town entirely dependent on tourism trying to recover from the pandemic. The job market on the strip was made more competitive exactly during the rehiring phase due to RW, and the overall quality of the area has gone up.
Honestly, the only issue is that screen is OBNOXIOUSLY bright if you live in the area. I've since moved to a different part of town, but I used to live right next to the Strip and the color of the RW screen dictated the color of the sky at night. It was creepy in an Urban Hell kind of way.
Good points. I think the big screens looks very tacky in my opinion.
I live in Reno and haven't been to Las Vegas for a couple years but I read about Resorts World and have looked at it on CZcams, and all I can think about is how low Lake Meade is and how dry the entire West is. I realize that part of the strip needed something, it was a bit tacky compared to other parts, but water has got to be an issue.
It's an issue here too and it's also an issue that is ignored.
@@pamelawing626 oh yeah, it’s getting scary. Fact of the matter is tho, Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country right now, and all the resorts and construction companies are seeing is dollar signs. We’re going to have to reckon with the water situation eventually whether we like it or not, and all the construction is definitely only making that day come faster.
@@trottingfoxinc the future water thing sounds scary for the everyday people in the area.
Urban hell? Lmao as a Las Vegan it looks awesome and more cyberpunk thank anything
Not ashamed to admit, I’m usually clueless about most of the structures in this series, but this channel, Jake and this series always keep me hooked
That’s what I’m here for!
I heard "broke ground in 2006" and my heart sank.
The full effects of the 2008 recession may never be known.
Donut Media: 70s oil crisis
Bright Sun Films: 2008 recession
currently bingewatching while working! love these vids! keep it up!
I last stayed at the Stardust in 2003. It was located between the Frontier and the Westward Ho. All three are gone now.
Yeah, these weren't exactly the swanky resorts of that time, but room rates and gambling limits for a strip property were cheap, and it provided a place to sleep while you walked down the strip at night to gawk at the attractions at fancier properties. It was a throwback to old Vegas, and I'm glad I got to experience that before it was gone.
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I was fortunate enough to have a picture of the Stardust before it was demolished. It was taken a week after the casino closed. On an earlier trip, I watched a magic show there (Rick Thomas) and ate at Tony Roma's. It's wasn't the fanciest place (and yes, I know Tony Roma's is a chain).
As I took later trips to Vegas, it became clear that the new properties weren't for the middle class, unlike the older casinos. You had to go out further out to places like South Coast, or the Station casino. Places like Laughlin are more geared for for people like me.
To the entire crew of BSF: y'all did an amazing job on Closed for Storm. I was finally able to carve time to see it. I'm hoping for more documentaries like this in the future...still pulling for a documentary about Hard Rock Cafe Park, y'all found RICH content that day and Jake's enthusiasm rang through my ears...
Thank you!
Shame the original resorts world designs weren’t made. Those looked insanely cool IMO
Apparently the Wynn hotel said in the lawsuit that Resorts World concept design was too similar in the property.
@@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880 The Wynn hotel doesn't exactly look like a Chinese Palace, so I don't know what they were smoking.
@@Edax_Royeaux I agree with you, it kinda looks more like an enchanted garden or something.
You should do a video on the Old Post Office in Chicago. It was abandoned for 30+ years and has finally been rehabbed into commercial space
Resorts World in person is nice but it’s nothing spectacular. It’s very similar to the design of Revel in AC.
Funny seeing ya here. How’s the limo life treating ya my friend?
It’s weird seeing you on here I used to seeing you on tik tok lol 😂
HOLY HELL WHERE DID YOU GO
Was just there, it's okay
Yes I hate the resort world
"In 2006, an announcement was made..........."
Uh huh. I knew where this was going.
No no, he’s got a point
@@anidiotsanimationcorner713 - I love Jake and i think he does fantastic work. I'm not busting his chops at all.
It's interesting how styles evolve over time. Super modern mid 2000's gave way to a throwback to the theme resorts of the 90's, only to be dialed back in ambition dramatically to something like a minimalist theme resort. Nowadays, with people finding retro 70's and 80's with a modern twist more appealing, I feel like a throwback to the original Stardust could be very doable.
Dude no way! Haha I literally just saw the movie Casino, which is partially based on the Stardust’s history. I decided to read up on the story, fascinating. Now here you are covering it, you’re such a mind reader lol. Wonderful video as always.
It's Friday and a new Abandoned? Yes please!
Everyone else: "Awesome, new resort opening up."
Me: "We lost the Stardust and Westward Ho for this?"
Seriously though, great video as always.
That’s definitely disappointing, though for me the Riviera is my biggest loss
As a consistent Vegas traveler for the last 12-13 years, I'm truly happy the town has managed to survive and thrive despite the recession and pandemic. It just proves that people's insatiable need to party can never truly be stopped. Is there an episode on the two massive pillars across from Mandalay?
Early shift at work... still quiet... had a coffee... and BAM! New episode. Thanks mate!
Woooo hope you enjoy!
Woke me up . . . this Sunday morning ! 😎 🇺🇸
I miss the 90s Vegas of committed theming. All of the casinos look "generic modern" now. Yeah, the intense theming can maybe be seen as tacky sometimes, but as the Venetian - one of the only remaining themed casinos - proves, if done well, it is outstanding. If this Phoenix of Echelon had committed to the Chinese theming and really done it /well/, it could have been something truly spectacular. Instead, we got yet another "huge shapes, lights, and contrasting colours" architectural montage, but this time with a lot of red for good luck.
Don't ever change your intro music, jake. It's how i can always remember all your abandoned videos. They're the best. Keep up the good work. Really loving it.
I bought "Closed for Storm" almost immediately. I love your films and I have a fascination with the New Orleans amusement park. Well done! I loved it! Thank you!
Thank you!!
I visited Las Vegas in 2017 and passed by this construction. Never could've guessed that it had been abandoned for all those years before!
It was very lucky for the backers of the CityCenter complex (Aria, Vdara, Cosmopolitan and the Crystals Mall) that they managed to get construction started seven or eight months prior to Fountainbleu and Echelon, so that it was really too far in progress to halt..Also fortunate timing for Wynn Resorts that they got Encore finished before everything cratered!
What a champion by getting the documentary, “Closed for storm” on Prime!
I've been following since the 2nd abandoned video. Never thought Genting would ever make it into your videos. As a Malaysian, it makes me happy that one of our companies was mentioned. Overall, Genting had been expanding quite fast in the last few years, they built the original Genting in Malaysia, then we have universal studios and Genting Resort in Singapore. Then they announced that they wanted to revamp Genting Resorts in Malaysia with a Fox theme park but that fell through since Disney bought Fox and it was quite a messy lawsuit for many years. Now the Malaysian one is nearly done! I grew up there, going there every weekend with my parents. It so good to see Genting just changing with the times. So I'm cutting Genting a little slack that they didn't build the Las Vegas one as intended but at least they got there!
new theme park was ok
failed mega projects in Las Vegas, my favorite Friday night interest
I can’t believe I’ve been watching you since high school and I’m out of college now 💀
Oh my god!
@@BrightSunFilms keep it up dude!
Just watched “Closed for Storm” on iTunes. So many levels to the story and so much devastation. Fascinating and heartbreaking
I hope you enjoyed!
I live in Las Vegas. I didn’t like Resorts World when they first opened. But now I frequent there weekly. I really like Resorts World.
I will always love the contrast between the slightly dark title card immediately followed by the peppy "What's up, guys! 😃"
But this is also just a great little series and I'm always glad to see a new episode pop up.
Maybe it’s just me, but Vegas architecture lost its way after the Winn… the older themed hotels/casinos just have no much more life to offer. I love the Venetian, Cesar’s, Luxor, even NY/NY you can walk around these al day and marvel at how cool they are. Even the Bellagio is a little blah, but at least it has the fountains. Big and soleless seem to be winning the day and that’s sad.
The most infamous subject has once again risen from the depths of Hell…
*2008*
I love your content, really gives me something to do while I’m deployed
I just went by there last week when I was in Vegas and I was completely uninspired by this place. I was more interested in the old abandoned Fountainebleau site and told my friend all about it based on what I learned from your video.
Hey Jake, ive been a long time viewer and was wondering if you've considered taking a look at the Nylex silos in Melbourne. They may not be in North America but there are quite interesting
Everybody: Jeffrey is a bell end. 🇬🇧👍
I went to resort world almost immediately after opening. It’s gorgeous the pools are so pretty club is amazing the malls cool slightly underwhelming but never would’ve know the history of what it was supposed to be. Love this!
Hey bright sun films, you probably won’t see this, but could you do a video about rms empress of Ireland? It’s called the Canadian titanic, well that’s its nickname, I know you don’t really do sunken ship videos anymore but i really do like how you do your videos, and how you explain it and the humor you add. It’s very nice
Jake, I literally just got off work got on CZcams saw you uploaded 15 minutes ago and guess what I'm listening to on the way home and going to watch again as soon as I get home so I can see all the amazing footage 🤓😬
Please do Desoto Square Mall in Bradenton Fl, it’s just been recently abandoned
You are always on point Jake. I love all of your videos. Closed For Storm was AmAzInG! You offer so much that all the other channels lack. Please keep this stuff coming!
Thank you!!
Awesome, another Bright Sun Films mini-documentary! These are always amazing.
Excellent video, love it when you cover Vegas🌟🥂😺❤️
I stayed at the stardust as a kid, in the 80s. It was cool for kid me, but I so loved Circus Circus.
I work in this industry in IT. 2008 was really wild for Gaming companies and many iconic brands almost ceased to exist. It was an extremely stressful time job security wise. That said, things are much better today. There are countless stories of ruined projects because of the recession.
Nice another abandoned video ! I was wondering if you can take a look at an abandoned old tourist trap on Route 66 called fort courage. I saw it on my trip last summer and I wonder why it’s been left there also it is for sale but I don’t know any news on that
as a fellow Canadian and I love what you guys do...thanks Jake and fellow videographers
The amount of infrastructure we’d have if people didn’t abandon things is insane
Hold me back said 2008. "How dare you disrespect my work"
The profit motive strikes again. And again. And again, and again, and again...
@@dominateeye Of course it does, why would you continue to burn money if it doesn’t make a profit?
Wanting to make a profit isn’t a bad thing 😂
I’ve gone to Las Vegas many times and looked at this very large and empty construction site each time and wondered about the history. Thank you for explaining and I’m glad it’s open now.
Yes Jake!!! Brightening up my Friday evening here in NYC!! Thank you!
Ahh that’s great, continue to have a great evening!
@@BrightSunFilms Bro I swear your channel has the most concise and informative abandoned content on CZcams. I literally can't wait for the next drop. I click Like before I even watch it because I KNOW it's going to be amazing!
I got the opportunity to stay in the Hilton part of Resorts world two weeks after opening. The property is really nice, however as a Vegas native we were promised so much for this resort. I remember watching it all from when the stardust went down to resorts world opening and it’s really sad. I was so disappointed with what came to be. I tell people that they could get way better deals at other properties then one night here. Plus I don’t believe it ever needed three Hilton brands under one tower. Just makes things more confusing. But keep up the good work Jake! Been watching this channel since Rolling Acres mall and still loving every video since!
I'm in Vegas for a week and this is my first day. This really gives context to that space. I explained the fountain bleu to my sister as we passed by. Thanks for covering it
Could you do a video on the infamous "Salton Sea"?
So excited to see more Vegas stuff!
As a Vegas native, I love seeing such well made videos on my hometown,
our city's history is as wide as it is bizzare and disturbing.
Ooooh **grabs Closed for Storm** Woohoo! Thanks, Jake!
These videos never get old. Keep up the good work
I appreciate it!
Hello from the Czech republic
Great stuff Jake. I remember being on in Vegas years ago driving by that unfinished structure and eerie sense of how amazing that part of the strip could have been if not for 2008
I'm really excited to see this video! I love it every time a new one of your videos comes out! I really hope you see this comment and have a good day 😄
I hope you enjoy!
I was at resorts world ljust over a month ago and it is really nice. It was great to finally see that space be used for something. I have been visiting vegas multiple times a year since i turned 21 in 07 and this had just been sitting there depressingly. and now they have also announced that the fountain blue has new owners and is back under construction due to be open in 2023.
I’m watching this while cruising on the symphony of the seas!! Cruising is back!!
Another great video Jake. Vegas history is really interesting to me
Thank you!
As always great video Jake! I enjoyed "Closed for storm" very much too!
Thank you so much!
I lived in Vegas and had always wondered what was being built and what took so long. Never knew it was abandoned!
I loved the stardust. I really miss it.
Your two Vegas videos have made me decide that I really need to get back to that town when it's (relatively) save to travel to it. Cheers to the great work you do!
It’s safe.
Boyd was basically handed the Stardust (Along with the Fremont) on a silver platter. Clark County made Boyd the operator in 1983 and sold it to him for cheap two years later, because he was the only guy the county felt they could trust to not give in to the mob. Gaming commissioner Harry Reid (Yes, THAT Harry Reid) took down 3 separate mob rings in the Stardust between 1976 and 1981, before leaving the gaming commission after a mafia car bomb almost killed him and his wife. The commission basically just said "Here's the Stardust, don't screw it up!"
I live in Vegas and often drive on the strip for fun listening to music and just enjoy the lights. The enormous abandoned building has become so normal for us locals, though I had never known it’s history. Thank you for the video!
My Husband and I visited Las Vegas just once and this was back in 1993. The MGM Grand was about to open, but it was still being built. What a difference Las Vegas is now
I've been watching since the start, I always look forward to when a new video comes out. Keep it up Jake!
Thanks!
@@BrightSunFilms I appreciate the reply! 👍
May I recommend driving through Van Nuys, California to scout locations for episode #69.
Nice
An Abandoned episode with an happy ending! Well, sort of! Thanks for your amazing work, Jake!
Great video Jake. My brother and SIL stayed there last week. They really enjoyed their time there.
Have you thought of doing something regarding the road to nowhere up in North Carolina by chance? It's pretty well-known
More like the one in Baltimore
Carpetbagger did a video on the road to nowhere about 3 years ago. Would like to see brights take on it.
Set to open in 2010.
Me: Yep, that makes sense now....
You make nice researched films. Thanks.
Amazing video as always!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I'm glad this one has a happy ending. I'm so sad that I don't live in Las Vegas anymore. If I did, I could have witnessed its completion. I think good things are going to continue for Resorts World but, Fontainebleu needs to be torn down. It's become such a dated eyesore unlike the old casinos that are now dead and imploded.
Fontainbleu is actually being worked on now. I have seen calls for the job through my union hall. They still plan to complete the project.
@@kennethkieffer8669 I really hope so.
Their first mistake was messing with the Stardust, demolishing it completely and not respecting what originally was built there.
So cool! Love the vid. I find this content very entertaining .
Happy holidays bright sun films
It's interesting you'd see more "Chinese influence" in that hotel than you would in any modern Chinese city.
Love your videos !
Exactly xDD
I just visted vegas last month. I actually got to see this project get completed. Unfortunatly, it didn't seem like anything special. It's sad to see what could have been.
Another great story and quality video! Thanks Jake!
Thanks so much!
Got absolutely hammered in the Gadsby bar back in June, great times
Honestly I like how the building looks its just sad that everything around doesn’t match or have the same design as in the plans
You can see the screen on that building from all the way across the valley. It's a complete eye sore.
I was at resorts world for Thanksgiving. Although it is not what was planned, it is pretty fantastic.
Gosh, I love your channel!
The researched information you provide is outstanding.
Thank you for all the hard work you do in providing a great YT channel to those of us who love to learn the history of the architecture of buildings and homes that interest us.
You are awesome!!!
God bless you in all your future endeavors!!😊❤
Thank you so much!
i really enjoy your shows!!! keep up the great work!!!!!! Closed for Storm is an awesome production!
Thank you so much Dan!!
Boyd Gaming sounds like a good youtube channel not gonna lie.
I'm amazed that none of these companies do online Gaming Sites.
Just remember. If it wasn't for the 2008 recession.. Jake wouldn't be able to make these awesome videos for us..
Great video as always!!!! Thank you
Thanks Ryan!
In my fictional world, this project never gets abandoned, already finished and successful