Castaways Hotel & Casino Implosion

**James** · #1 (**permalink**) 10-24-2005, 07:15 PM

Implosion of the derelict Castaways Hotel & Casino could happen as early as January, pending city approval. Once the requisite demolition permits are supplied, LVI Environmental of Nevada is prepared to topple the 447-room hotel tower at the eastern end of Fremont Street.

The property has stood empty since being seized by creditor Vestin Mortgage on January 28, 2004.

http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/artic...ews/02news.txt

**James** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-11-2006, 10:03 AM

The old Castaways hotel-casino is no more.

The 19-story off-Strip hotel -- which used to be known as the Showboat -- was imploded this morning about three miles east of downtown Las Vegas.

I am currently looking for video on this one.

**James** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-13-2006, 09:37 AM

I finally found a decent one!

Castaways Implosion news clip - Courtesy of KVBC News 3 (windows media)