The New Frontier had 65 years of memories. That’s 65 years of entertainment — celebrities getting their start or maybe final performance. There were incredible wins, weddings, parties, friendship and fun. Were you a part of it? We’d love to hear about it.
My wife and I were married in Las Vegas on September 9, 1995. After the wedding, we flew 32 members of our immediate family from Indiana to Las Vegas for the wedding. We held a wedding reception dinner at MICHELLE’S VILLAGE CAFE in the NEW FRONTIER (formally FRONTIER). The implosion of the New Frontier may destroy the casino, hotel, restaurants, and bars, but it won’t destroy the fond memories we have for them.
Comment by Roger Miller — November 12, 2007 @ 6:42 pm
A number of years ago, my husband and I were at the FRONTIER casino for our anniversary. We spent many minutes watching a cute little old lady, sitting on a chair, and feeding dollar tokens into 3 slot machines just as fast as she could pull the handle. After every couple of pulls, she would rub the belly of a small Buddha statue for good luck. We returned to the FRONTIER casino the following year for our next anniversary, and we could not believe our eyes. There she was a year later. The same little old lady, at the same 3 slot machines. She was happily depositing her tokens, pulling the handles, and rubbing Buddha’s belly. The FRONTIER may be gone, but I hope the little old lady’s luck continues on…
Comment by Danita Miller — November 12, 2007 @ 7:05 pm
Loved the New frontier: Gilley’s had monday night female mud wrestling and wednesday night bikini bull riding. Beer and liquor specials galore!
Comment by Mudboy — November 12, 2007 @ 7:26 pm
My best memory of the Frontier was Gilley’s. The local drink specials were great, along with bull riding. And, who can forget the line dancing!
Comment by KY Gal — November 12, 2007 @ 8:02 pm
well its sad , but it happens in vegas. to old to be worth the cost to run .to old in a good spot.for a newer casino. the rest are to be in the same spot.out with old, in with new. harris might so something next. vegas keeps changing so much. i am out of work also. i hope all older workers find work. or get first bids on new place by 2011. long wait. i feel your pain. work place changed a lot. i got over 24 applications out , zero. plus it takes 3 weeks before human resources put it up stairs,to room for you to get called. i know why there are a lot of homeless around too in city. its hard out there for a well paying job. with prices rising. home cost going higher than our wages. its a let down. lets all remember the good times at frontier casino.lets make this company union strong ,with union benefits, pension. this is another fight, yet to come. union is going out. sad but, better times are ahead for las vegas. i hope???? scott d.
Comment by scott d failing — November 12, 2007 @ 9:07 pm
My wife and I was married in Las Vegas around the time the strike was going on. The Frontier was the only place in town that took dogs and my Dad a hard core Union man refused to stay there (we even paid for the room) but he stayed at the Stardust. We was so glad some one took dogs we stayed there every year since 1992.
DD & BW
Comment by utlez — November 13, 2007 @ 2:45 am
glad it’s gone. that was one ugly casino, inside and outside.
Comment by john — November 13, 2007 @ 4:10 am
The (Last/New) Frontier is one of the truly “Golden Oldies.” I should say WAS.
In 2000 I was looking for a place to host our 40th graduating class reunion. We were former military brats who graduated in Wiesbaden, Germany in 1960 (and neighboring years) and most of us thought we’d never find a central place to get together again. Well, we foud it - and it was the Frontier. Perfect for many reasons:
It was built in 1942; many of us were born in that year. It was the first place where Elvis performed (in the 1950s)and his former wife, Priscilla, who was a younger classmate (class of 1963) attended, and commented on that fact.
The Frontier was outstanding in providing us a hospitality suite with a jacuzzi tub, and bar and view. We had our first night’s dinner and get together out by the pool - at sunset. Perfect atmosphere. An unforgettable reunion, and it was made all that much better by having it at the Frontier.
Other memories: I remember seeing Siegfried and Roy there in the 70’s at a (then) outrageous price of $36!! Can you imagine that?
Before that, I can remember when the Silver Slipper was next door, which was a part of the earlier “Frontier Village”. The Little Chapel of the West was also first located at the Frontier (before it moved to the Hacienda, and then was later moved even further south on the Strip).
Goodbye, Frontier - we’ll miss you. Thanks for the memories.
Comment by Judy — November 13, 2007 @ 8:42 am
I’m gonna miss the Frontier. I stayed there everytime I came to Vegas twice a year. The employees were wonderful and the machines were loose. All of the best casino/hotels are being raised to make mega resorts. Now it looks like I’m gonna have to stay downtown at one the local dives. Heaven knows I can’t afford to stay at one of the new casinos.
Comment by Sarah from Connecticut — November 13, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
I strongly disagree with you, John.
We refered to our home away from home as the Big “F” in the sky. I have frequented the hotel once or more times a year since I was about 5 years old, and was lucky enough that my family decided that it was where we would stay on our family vacations. Way too many memories to list… Michelles, Margaritas, The Arcade, Gilleys, One Arm Bandit Slots, The Pool, Cheap Tables, Etc.
My large family is extremely sad to see it go and will never forget all of the good times that were had at the good ‘ol Fronteir. Our future trips to Las Vegas will never be the same, as we are sure that none will compare.
Comment by Sylvia Easbey — November 13, 2007 @ 2:52 pm
Good bye Big F!! Thanks for all the memories!!
Getting in line for Gilley’s to get our hands stamped at 4 in the afternoon & staying ’til 7am during the rodeo (that’s where we were when Saddam was captured!)… Lots of fresh tortillas with the beans that used to get served with them at Margarita’s…Strawberry margaritas… Playing Keno at Michelle’s… Shopping with Katie & the crazy lady in the gift shop… Randy the Lifeguard…
I will miss you!
Comment by Dorian Easbey — November 13, 2007 @ 3:07 pm
We will never forget the Frontier! Crazy as it may seem…that’s where we went every year for summer vacation with the family. We would always have free rooms because of how much Pop Pop and Dad gambled there. We have so many memories and they wouldn’t be any better even if we had stayed at the most expensive hotel on the strip! We love you Big F!!
Comment by Katie Easbey — November 13, 2007 @ 3:20 pm
I will never forget the Frontier because of all the memories my children have. If they are happy I am happy and from the sound of their comments - they had many fond memories. Thanks for the Memories Frontier!!
Comment by Richard Easbey — November 13, 2007 @ 5:00 pm
I will surely miss this casino. I have only been to Vegas twice but The Frontier and Stardust were my favorites. We fell in love with the chef at the breakfast bar in the Frontier, who was a genuine wonderful man. It won’t be the same without your casino and restaurant. We ate there every morning for the two weeks that we were there. I wish everyone that worked there the best of luck in finding a new job and I hope to run into you guys on my next visit. Love to you all.
Sandy
Comment by Sandy Brown — November 13, 2007 @ 6:15 pm
I have to say a Big F thank you to my mom and dad (pop pop and grandma) for taking our family to LV all those years and the great times we had at the Frontier…even before they were born - we were there…to see Robert Goulet another legend gone down this month.
I will miss it very much…an era is sadly gone - but not the memories!
June (MOM) Easbey
Comment by June Easbey — November 13, 2007 @ 7:39 pm
I worked at the Frontier for twenty years. I left in 1988 when Summa sold to the Elardies. It was the best job I ever had. I worked for the greatest bosses. John Miner, Doug Michael. It was like one big family. Cecil Fredi, Phil Arce, Dennis Gomes, Gary Serna, Ed Zike, Bill Robinson, Boyd Scott,Mort Saiger. I could go on and on. It was an honor to work there. I felt very sad seeing it being torn down. I will never ever forget the Frontier and the many wonderful people I worked with.
Comment by Anita Medberry — November 13, 2007 @ 9:43 pm
My husband and I have been to Las Vegas about a dozen times and everytime we’ve gone there have always visited the New Frontier especially for their food. We always enjoyed going to Gilleys for their famous ribs and country dancing. I’m very said to say that the New Frontier will be missed very dearly. Wish it could have been saved
Liz McAllister
Comment by Elizabeth McAllister — November 14, 2007 @ 9:34 am
The big “F” stood for FUN!!!
Comment by MA — November 14, 2007 @ 10:48 am
My wife and I went to Vegas for our honeymoon and stayed at the Frontier, what a great place for the price. We loved that it was smack dab in the middle of the strip and right next to the fashion mall. We are from Montana and when we got home sick we went to Gilleys. We will miss the Frontier.
Comment by Brandon Rosten — November 17, 2007 @ 6:40 pm