Julian Casino Augusta Ga
Above: The description for this photograph, taken in May 1938, reads, 'August, Ga. - The Casino - Julian Smith Park - built by the WPA is used by the community for group entertainments.' Note the WPA sign near the middle of the building. Photo courtesy of the National Archives.
Tucked away next to Lake Olmstead, the Julian Smith Casino is a lovely entertainment venue and rental space. Don't let the name fool you, the establishment is strictly a rental venue these days with gorgeous hard wood floors, exposed stone walls, rich wood ceiling beams, and lots of natural light. The space is large enough to accommodate up to 350 people.
Above: A closer look at the WPA sign from the previous photo.
Above: The Julian Smith Casino today. The building is not a gambling casino, but instead utilizes a more general definition of the word 'casino,' to indicate a social gathering place. According to the Augusta Chronicle newspaper, the building has hosted many events, including a 'rehearsal by the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, high school dances and countless first meetings of couples who remain married to this day' ('Building preserves memories,' April 6, 2006). Photo courtesy of the Augusta city government.
- Augusta is positioned in the state of Georgia (United States). It is big town, comprising a population 197000 inhabitants. It is big town, comprising a population 197000 inhabitants. Unfortunately, there aren't any casinos in Augusta.
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Julian Smith Casino Augusta Ga
Above: WPA workers constructing the Julian Smith Casino, September, 1936. Julian Smith was a mayor of Augusta, Georgia in the 1920s. Photo courtesy of the National Archives.
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Above: WPA workers building a stage in the Julian Smith Casino, September, 1936. Photo courtesy of the National Archives.