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MAJESTIC (Showboat)

Cincinnati, Ohio
County of Hamilton.
435 Mehring Way
National Register Number: 80003085
 Resource type: Structure.
Property type: Maritime: Vessel. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Congressional District: OH-1 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: Moored as stationary showboat.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - December 20, 1989):
Built in 1923, Majestic is one of two showboats to survive, the other being Goldenrod. Perhaps the most extraordinary American adaptation of barges, more than 50 showboats carried circuses and dramatic productions to large and small towns on the rivers of America between 1831 and the 1920s.

Condition:
Currently, there are no threats to the NHL.

The Majestic recently underwent a $400,000 renovation and restoration (received a Save America’s Treasures Grant). Its hull was re-plated, the deck was reinforced, and steel beams were replaced in order to support the balcony and roof.


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