She sailed 1954–2004 and came down in 2006. This is her memorial — nothing here is for sale.

SHOWBOAT

Hotel · Casino · Bowling — 2800 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas

Swim beneath the paddlewheel

The Pool Deck

Palm trees, a high board, and water the color of a postcard. Cocktails come to the rail; the sun does the rest.

A woman in a pink 1950s circle dress and white cat-eye sunglasses sitting on the Showboat pool wall, with the ornate riverboat facade, coral sunburst arch, and chrome SHOWBOAT bulb letters behind her
Opening years, 1954–55. Cat-eye sunglasses, a pink circle dress, and the chrome-bulb letters over the pool. Photo: Showboat promotional photograph, 1954–55, via Vintage Las Vegas · Presumed public domain (US promotional material published 1954–55, no renewal found) — displayed with credit; removal on request