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jmillersmugs
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In 1975, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer began to scout out Reno locations for their proposed high rise hotel-casino, which they planned to model after its high-profile Las Vegas casino, the MGM Grand. Following approval by City Council, MGM purchased land between Mill and 2nd Streets, at that time a gravel pit. Groundbreaking occurred in the Summer of 1976 and construction began on the 26-story, 1,015 room property that would then be one of the largest in the world. After two years of fast-tracked construction, the building opened with fanfare, fashion and media attention on May 3, 1978.
In August 2011, the company announced a multi-phase $25 million improvement program that would renovate the casino, hotel lobby, rooms and restaurants. In August 2012, that program was completed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Sierra_Resort
