LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Early in the morning of Oct. 9, the Tropicana Las Vegas imploded, marking the end of an era for the iconic casino-resort. After 67 years on the Strip, the recently demolished site will be transformed into a new Las Vegas ballpark for the Oakland Athletics.

Residents from far and wide gathered to witness the implosion that began at 2:30 a.m.

Residents react to Tropicana’s implosion

Daughter and father Terri Reed and Kenneth Reed come to the Tropicana to witness an implosion for the first time in their lives.

Daughter and father witness the implosion of Tropicana

For Steve Rhee, he traveled from California to see the Tropicana turn over a new leaf.

Orange County resident flies in to witness the implosion

Los Angeles resident Dwight Kennedy often visited the Tropicana with his wife, but is curious to see what the future holds for the iconic venue.

Los Angeles residents visit to watch the implosion

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