Art Deco Casino
The incredulous entrepreneur, polishing off a Viennese Schnitzel at his art-deco city-center guest house, jotted the number down on a napkin and put in his jacket pocket, according to an adviser. Self-confessed urban-obsessed photographer Roman Robroek, from south of the Netherlands, captured the eerie shots at Casino Constanta in Romania. The art deco style structure was commissioned. The Catalina Casino epitomizes everything glamorous about Santa Catalina Island. You’ll see the extraordinary Art Deco murals and a classic 1929 pipe organ inside the Avalon Theatre. A short film is shown highlighting the history of this iconic building and its Hollywood connection.
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PIC BY ROMAN ROBROEK/ CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: The exterior of the abandoned casino) - These are the haunting images that reveal how luck ran out for an abandoned Romanian casino. Self-confessed urban-obsessed photographer Roman Robroek, from south of the Netherlands, captured the eerie shots at Casino Constanta in Romania. The art deco style structure was commissioned by King Carol I and built in 1900, before flinging open its door to gamblers in 1910. But maintaining the impressive building proved to be too much for the local authorities and it was shut down in 1990. SEE CATERS COPY.Source:Caters News Agency
Abandoned Art Deco Casino
These are the haunting images that reveal how luck ran out for an abandoned Romanian casino.
Self-confessed urban-obsessed photographer Roman Robroek, from south of the Netherlands, captured the eerie shots at Casino Constanta in Romania. The art deco style structure was commissioned by King Carol I and built in 1900, before flinging open its door to gamblers in 1910. But maintaining the impressive building, perched on the edge of the Black Sea, proved to be too much for the local authorities and it was shut down in 1990. In 2012 the Romanian Government announced plans to restore the once iconic building but it still stands untouched. Roman, 29, said: “At first I was really amazed by the beautiful and impressive exterior but once inside I was shocked to see the amount of cat and pigeon faeces and the state of decay. “When I’m off exploring an abandoned building I have a certain expectation of what I’m about to run into. “The casino in Constanta certainly exceeded my expectations.” Roman shot the casino using a Canon EOS 650D ensuring he used a wide-angle lens to capture as much of the room as he could. He said: “Visiting it was a great experience and a big privilege since entering is only possible with allowance from the local municipality. “All the people I met were really friendly and helpful but it’s a shame that such an important building with a fascinating history is in such a state of decay — it’s going to be a hard job to ever make it right.” Abandoned casino
Art Deco Casino
An Art Deco casino on the Californian island of Catalina could become a virtual reality park, according to the LA Times.
The Catalina Island Co is working with VR firm Obscura on proposals to transform the 1929 building – originally commissioned by chewing gum tycoon William Wrigley Jr – into a high-tech attraction for the 21st century.
It plans to bring the casino’s movie theatre and ballroom to life, with visitors immersing themselves in simulated situations. Experiences could include watching virtual performances of musicians in the 20,000 sq ft ballroom and sharing a drink with stars of the past such as Marilyn Monroe, a resident in the area during World War II.
Art Deco Casino
‘William Wrigley Jr would have been delighted to know that his elegant casino is a perfect fit for hologram projectors and mega-pixel technology,’ Randy Herrel, president and chief executive of the Catalina Island Co, told the LA Times. ‘Our goal is that it remains innovative and relevant for new generations of visitors.’
The proposal does not involve any changes to the Art Deco structure. Obscura hopes the attraction could be ready for early 2016, with additional work to be carried out in phases after that.