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Celebrating the final hours of the Tropicana in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

The Tropicana, the Strip’s third-oldest casino, closed its doors permanently Tuesday. It was two days short of the 67th anniversary of its opening.

Review-Journal photographers documented the final 12 hours of the Tropicana. Take a look at the scene above.

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