Crystal Room, Desert Inn, Las Vegas, 1970 Jimmy Van Heusen Rollerball

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he made candy and sold it on the streets

Described as “a relaxation center for celebrities

Blossom Dearie

It was one of his many investments in Las Vegas

Crystal Room, Desert Inn, Las Vegas, 1970 Jimmy Van Heusen RollerballThe Desert Inn was one of Las Vegas's most iconic and cherished hotels and its legendary Crystal Room hosted a galaxy of stars over many decades. In its opening years it was the stomping ground of stars such as Noel Coward and members of the Rat Pack. The hotel's most famous guest the billionaire businessman Howard Hughes came to stay in 1966, renting the top two floors, and liked it so much that he bought the property a few months later. It was one