| Catalina Casino | |
|---|---|
 Catalina Casino, from outside Avalon Harbor | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Ballroom and movie theater |
| Architectural style | Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival |
| Town or city | Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 33°20′56″N 118°19′34″W / 33.34887°N 118.32601°W |
| Construction started | February 1928 |
| Opened | May 29, 1929 |
| Cost | $2 million |
| Owner | Santa Catalina Island Company |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | round, cantilevered reinforced concrete column |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Walter Webber and Sumner Spaulding |
The Catalina Casino is an entertainment facility in Avalon on Santa Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles in California, US. It is the largest building on the island and the most visible landmark in Avalon Bay when approaching the island from the mainland.
The large building contains a movie theater, ballroom, and formerly an island art and history museum.[1] The Catalina Casino gets its name from the Spanish term casino, meaning a "gathering place" or establishment used for social interactions and sometimes shows and dances. Contrary to the common English usage of the word casino, this has never been a facility for gambling.[2]