$5 SHENANDOAH Casino Chip - Las Vegas, Nevada - 1980 MOLD : Bud Jones DieSuits In 1980, Wayne Newton, provided the start up money for a new casino. It was to be named the Shenandoah, after the valley of the same name in Virginia, where Newton was raised. The Shenandoah was nine floors high and had 166 guest rooms. Built at 120 East Flamingo Rd. It was flanked by The Maxim and Barbary Coast--now Bill's Gambling Hall and Saloon. In 1984 the Shenandoah still had not opened and the project went bankrupt, as a result of poor management. In 1985, Canadians bought the building. They renamed it The Bourbon Street Hotel and Casino and opened it to the public. Bourbon Street was the first foreign-owned casino in Vegas. In 2005, Harrah's bought Bourbon Street. On Valentine's Day 2006, the casino was imploded, making it the eleventh imploded building in Vegas. As of September 2010, Harrah's plans for the land are unknown. This Chip Comes To You In A Capsule As Pictured. Please look in our store for some other great items. Thank You B36