Eastside Cannery
Las Vegas

ARCHITECT: Klai Juba
COST: $250 million
ROOMS: 307 rooms in 16-story tower
CASINO FLOOR: 65,000 square feet
MEETING SPACE: 20,000 square feet
AMENITIES: Rooftop lounge overlooking Las Vegas, six restaurants, four lounges and a live entertainment lounge

Construction is moving along nicely at the Eastside Cannery, and project officials anticipate an August opening date.

The Boulder Highway casino will bring the same mix of gaming, dining and entertainment that Cannery Casino Resorts brought to North Las Vegas with the Cannery in 2003.

It’s been 13 years since there has been any significant construction on the Boulder Highway, and most people agree that this project is significant.

With a design nod to the architecture of the 1950s, the exterior of the property will stand out along the Boulder Highway skyline. Large, exposed steel beams and a sawtooth roofline are reminiscent of post-World War II building styles. The theme is further expanded inside, with open truss ceilings and exposed mechanical elements.

Inside, the 65,000-square-foot casino will hold 2,000 slot machines, 26 table games and a 400-seat bingo hall. It will also have 20,000 square feet of meeting space, spa, pool and restaurants.

Initially developed and started by Cannery Casino Resorts, James Packer’s Crown is finalizing the acquisition of the company. The $1.8 billion cash transaction should be complete by the time the property opens this summer.