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Tinted postcard view, circa 1950.


May 2006 - as she currently stands.


July 1974, sailing near Bellerive Park. Photo courtesy of site visitor Conrad Otto.


Moored downtown, spring 1997.


Seen from the Gateway Arch, circa 1997.


Moved north of Eads and MLK bridges, 2001.


May 2006


May 2006

The Admiral
Architect: Maizie Krebs

St. Louis's most famous sailing ship is older than it looks. Its hull comes from an older cargo vessel, the Albatross, dating from 1907. The Albatross was quite a massive beast, hauling 16 rail cars at a time across the river at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

In 1938, Streckfus Steamers, Inc. began reconstuction of the vessel as their new excursion flagship. The luxurious new vessel launched in June, 1940; it was the largest inland passenger steamer of its time. The Admiral featured Streamlined Art Deco styling around her five decks, two of which were air conditioned. At 373 feet in length, she had room for 4,400 passengers.

The Admiral was built as a steam-powered side-wheel paddlewheel boat; it was converted to diesel-powered propellers in 1973. The original steam engines are on display at St. Louis' Museum of Transport

The Admiral was a local legend in her heyday, and a common sight as she made her way up and down the river, typically cruising south to Jefferson Barracks and back. Cruises featured dancing and live music, food and drink, jazz and big bands and rock and roll. The boat could be rented for banquets in addition to standard day and evening cruises.

After spending many years cruising the river, Streckfus sold the Admiral in 1981, prompted by hull corrosion. After some years as a floating but stationary attraction, it was converted to casino use in 1993. A rather monstrous pink transitional dock was constructed at the time, crudely aping the ship's lines while blocking most of it from view. Little if any of the original interior remains, having been replaced by fairly standard casino fair -- mirrors, flashing lights, plush carpets, and scads of slot machines.

After its conversion, the Admiral operated as the President Casino Laclede's Landing, and was eventually moved from its dock near the Arch to a new location just north of Eads Bridge. The President Casino company went went bankrupt in 2002. In 2006, the Admiral was acquired by Pinnacle Entertainment. Pinnacle sought to sell the vessel, citing excessive maintenance needs and declining business for the casino. Perhaps promted by a requisite 2010 Coast Guard inspection, Pinnacle ended all casino operations and closed the ship down in June 2010. The ship was sold to St. Louis Marine and Materials.

The vessel's future looks bleak as of 2011. In November 2010, the entire boat was offered in an eBay auction, with a suggested price of $1.5 million. Unable to find another buyer to operate the vessel, St. Louis Marine held an auction on November 21st to sell off all the interior fixtures, fittings and contents. Scrappers began working on removing interior machinery and systems after that, causing a small fire on January 21st while using a torch to cut through a grease-coated exhaust duct in the kitchen.

Links:

  • S.S. Admiral at Wikipedia - includes postcard images of the Albatross.
  • Bygone Days Aboard the Admiral at USGennet.org
  • World's Largest Floating Ballroom - postcard view at StLouisTimePortal.com
  • The Admiral at Ecology of Absence
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    All the information you need about the reopening of Hollywood Casino St. Louis. We will continue to add information as it becomes available, please check back often.

    statement by michael jerlecki, vice president & General Manager, on the reopening of hollywood casino st. louis

    While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat limited for the time being, the ability to safely welcome back our team members and guests remains our top priority. With this in mind, we worked closely with the Missouri Gaming Commission, state and local leaders, and public health officials to finalize comprehensive Phase I reopening protocols and new health and safety precautions. Our returning team members will be trained on these procedures and our guests will see reminder signage about them throughout the property. These new protocols include, but are not limited to, the following:

    Social Distancing

    • Capacity on our gaming floor may be limited, but we do not expect this to impact the customer experience.
    • The installation of floor decals and signage to strictly enforce social distancing guidelines will be placed in areas where lines typically form.
    • Table game seating will be limited, and some slot machines will be placed out of service.
    • There will be no large drawings, tournaments, or special events.
    • Restaurant offerings will be limited to to-go orders from Hops House, Phat Thai, and Charlie Gitto's.
    • The gift shop, fitness center and valet parking will also be closed.
    • Valet parking will be closed, and the parking area typically used for valet parked cars is available for self-parking. Additional handicap parking spaces will be added to both casino parking areas.
    • The hotel has reopened.

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    • Team members and vendors will be required to wear masks and will undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to their shift.
    • Based on the ruling by the St. Louis County Health Department, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, Hollywood Casino St. Louis will be requiring all persons in public areas will be required to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Patrons may remove masks temporarily while eating or drinking or when asked by casino staff for identification. Guests not adhering to these requirements will be advised of the requirements and warned that if they continue to disregard they will be asked to leave the property.
    • Slots and table games will be thoroughly and regularly cleaned throughout the day.
    • Sanitizer stations will be installed on the casino floor and be readily available throughout the facility.
    • Plexi-glass separators will be installed at the players club, cage, security podiums and other locations.
    We are grateful for the overwhelming support, patience, and understanding from our customers through these unprecedented times.

    Casino

    Every other slot machine is disabled.

    Table games seating will be limited. The process of some of the games may be altered to limit contact of chips, cards and cash.

    The Poker Room will be open 24/7 daily, based off on player demand.

    Masks

    Based on the ruling by the St. Louis County Health Department, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, Hollywood Casino St. Louis will be requiring all persons in public areas will be required to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Patrons may remove masks temporarily while eating or drinking or when asked by casino staff for identification. Guests not adhering to these requirements will be advised of the requirements and warned that if they continue to disregard they will be asked to leave the property.

    Food and Beverage

    99 Hops House: To-Go Only
    Sunday – Thursday: Noon – 9 p.m.
    Friday & Saturday: Noon – 1 a.m.

    Charlie Gitto's: To-Go Only
    Sunday – Thursday: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
    Friday & Saturday: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

    Phat Tai: To-Go Only
    Friday – Sunday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
    Monday – Thursday: 5 p.m. – Midnight

    Celebrity Grill: Temporarily Closed

    Hollywood & Grind: Temporarily Closed

    Final Cut Steakhouse: Closed

    Eat Up Buffet: Closed

    Entertainment

    Live entertainment is back at 99 Hops House.

    There is no live entertainment planned for Boogie Nights.

    Hotel

    The hotel has reopened.

    Q: Is the Casino Open and what are the Hours of Operation?
    A:
    • The casino is open 24/7!
    • Hops House is open for to-go orders only from noon – 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and noon – 1 a.m. Friday & Saturday.
    • Charlie Gitto’s is also open for to-go orders only. It’s best to check out their website for up-to-date times and reservations.
    • Phat Thai is open for to-go orders only from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday and 5 p.m. to midnight from Monday to Thursday.
    • Eat Up Buffet, Celebrity Grill, Hollywood & Grind, and Final Cut Steakhouse are not open.

    Q: How are you promoting health and safety?
    A: We adhere to robust cleaning practices, social distancing, and encourage use of masks. We have also implemented:
    • Signage at entrances depicting a checklist of COVID-19 symptoms asking team members and guests to refrain from entering the property if necessary.
    • Guests are encouraged to sanitize their hands upon entering the property and use sanitizer stations located prominently throughout the property.
    • Signage and floor markers are installed where lines normally form for customer queuing.
    • Team members and vendors are required to wear masks and undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to entering the property.
    • Based on the ruling by the St. Louis County Health Department, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, Hollywood Casino St. Louis will be requiring all persons in public areas will be required to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Patrons may remove masks temporarily while eating or drinking or when asked by casino staff for identification. Guests not adhering to these requirements will be advised of the requirements and warned that if they continue to disregard they will be asked to leave the property.
    • Increased frequency of cleaning and deep cleaning high touch point areas is taking place.

    Q: Can I wear a mask or gloves for safety reasons?
    A: Yes. Every guest that enters the casino is required to briefly show their uncovered face at the turnstile location prior to entering. Gloves are acceptable to wear.

    Q: What specifically are you doing to encourage social distancing?
    A: Some slot machines are placed out of service and we are reducing the number of positions available at table games. Plexiglass dividers are installed at many counters. Casino capacity will also limited as needed.

    Q: What happens if the casino gets full?
    A: Contingency plans are in place and include controlling access to the building using security officers and directional signage placed along Casino Center Drive. If needed, priority access lines for Owners Club and Elite guests will be used.

    Q: Do I have a Free Play bonus offer available? What about gift giveaways, drawings and events?
    A: You can view any available offers at mychoice.com. Make sure your email has been updated at mychoice.com in order to receive notification of upcoming offers. If we are unable to connect with you via email, you will miss out on valuable offers! We have no gift giveaways or drawings planned at this time. Other events will be scheduled at a later date.

    Q: When will you open the hotel?
    A: The hotel has reopened. The Fitness Center remains closed.

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    Q: What about my tier status and mycash?
    A:
    • No tiers were downgraded during the closure.
    • We are providing guests a minimum of 12 months to earn their tier status for 2021
    • We are suspending mycash expiration until further notice

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    Q: What else should be noted?
    A: Please note the following:
    • Only one casino cashier cage is open and social distancing is promoted; we recommend using kiosks to cash tickets and break bills.
    • Please use casino bars or beverage servers for all drinks; self-serve beverage stations are closed.
    • Valet service is temporarily not available. More handicap parking has been added and the former valet lot is now available for guest parking.
    • The VIP Lounge is open with limited service for Elite and Owners Club guests from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – Midnight Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday.
    • The best way to stay up-to-date is through Facebook and by visiting our website. We’ll be posting live updates and more information as it becomes available.