Forty-one years to the day after the grand opening of the iconic Landmark Hotel, a heartfelt tribute to its historical significance has been realized through a new and captivating art installation. This project, spearheaded by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, brilliantly engaged local artists to bring a reimagined vibrancy to the ACE transit shelters across eight distinct locations nearby.

Among these, the shelter that now occupies the space where the Landmark once stood is particularly poignant. The design, crafted by the talented Catherine Borg, embraces a meaningful nod to the past. Importantly, it features the second of the hotel’s original porte cochère signs. This sign has been meticulously restored and is now positioned just a few feet from its original location, serving as a powerful connector between past and present.

The aesthetic choice for this shelter was inspired by a unique historical connection to cinema. The photos adorning the shelter were taken during the location scouting for the James Bond classic Diamonds Are Forever in 1971, which featured scenes at the Landmark. By using these images, the installation not only celebrates the architectural and cultural memory of the former hotel but also ties it to its brief moment on the silver screen.

This artistic endeavor does more than merely enhance the utilitarian aspects of a bus shelter. It revitalizes a locality with cultural heritage, transforming everyday locations into points of historical reflection and aesthetic enjoyment. With these installations, both locals and visitors are offered an unexpected glimpse into the glamorous history of Las Vegas, even as they go about their daily routine.