Architecture is a Visual Art by gardenfolk

Architecture is a Visual Art

Architecture is a visual art
and the buildings
speak for themselves.
...Julia Morgan

The Catalina Casino is a large gathering facility located in Avalon on Santa Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles in California.

The impressive Art Deco masterpiece was the dream of William Wrigley, Jr. who bought controlling interest of Catalina Island in 1919. Wrigley saw the casino as a way of casting a magical spell on all who arrived. Inside, the casino holds an elaborate ballroom and first theatre in the United States designed specifically for talking pictures.

It is the largest building on the island and the most visible landmark in Avalon Bay which opened on May 29, 1929. I took an informative guided tour in September 2019 and they will be offered again after Covid-19.

I do agree - lines and shadows... the architects nowadays are so clever!
September 10th, 2020  
Looks very inviting. Makes you want to walk in and try your luck for once.
September 10th, 2020  
Lovely building and the flags add a nice splash of color.
September 10th, 2020  
A lovely building and array of flags. Fav!! 😀
September 10th, 2020  
Oh so beautiful!
September 10th, 2020  
Interesting building and capture with the flags flying in the wind.
September 11th, 2020  
Great shot
September 11th, 2020  
@sangwann Thank you, Dione...maybe try your luck at dancing or take in a movie. There is no gambling here. Casino means "gathering place" in Italian. Everyone thinks it is a gambling establishment but it is NOT! :)

@bkbinthecity Many thanks! Glad you like it!

@wendyfrost Thank you! I love this place!

@louannwarren It is beautiful inside and out!

@carolmw Many thanks! The Catalina Casino is a beautiful place. I love it!

@kvphoto Thank you so much! It is something special!

@maggiemae Not in the South of France in previous post, just across the ocean from Los Angeles...but maybe some day! I do love this building, both inside and out is full of history, big bands and dancing and the first movie theatre with talkies!
September 11th, 2020  
Fav
September 11th, 2020  
lovely
September 11th, 2020  
👌👌👌
September 12th, 2020  
Beautiful architecture photo.
September 12th, 2020  
Beautiful building. Love your pov!
September 12th, 2020  
Lovely colourful capture...fav
September 12th, 2020  
I can't wait to see it in person so I can put my charm from Marilyn on my PIB.
September 24th, 2020  
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