The Casino

[Hemlon]

Is "The Casino" on Catalina Island really a casino??

 

[mccabejc]

Nope.

"The Catalina Casino gets its name from the Italian language, where “casino” means a gathering place. There is no gambling at this facility. Rather, the massive twelve-story building is divided into a spectacular grand ballroom and movie theatre. It is also available for events and weddings."

http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/avalon/poin_casino.php

 

[Hemlon]

Nope.

"The Catalina Casino gets its name from the Italian language, where “casino” means a gathering place. There is no gambling at this facility. Rather, the massive twelve-story building is divided into a spectacular grand ballroom and movie theatre. It is also available for events and weddings."

http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/avalon/poin_casino.php

Thanks!

 

[Peter McGuinness]

Thanks!

..of course there is the alternative meaning of, how shall I put this.....house of ill repute!

Peter

 

[radinator]

The movie theater is impressive. I recently blew off a possible night dive to see a film there, and was amazed by the place. The front wall is a huge pipe organ, with murals from the 30's or 40's on all the walls.

Sometime I'll see the ballroom, and expect to be just as impressed.

Great place to dive too.