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Tropicana - Lefty Clarks New Casino, c1950s
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Tropicana - Lefty Clarks New Casino, c1950s
Tropicana - Lefty Clarks New Casino, c1950s. Tropicana, also known as Tropicana Club, is a world-known cabaret and club in Havana, Cuba, was opened in 1939 at Villa Mina, a six-acre estate with lush tropical gardens in Havanas Marianao neighborhood. The club helped to spread Cuban culture internationally. It bore the name of Harry Lefty Clark (aliases: William Gusto, William G. Buschoff, Frank Bischoff), an associate of Floridian mobster Santo Louie Santos Trafficante Jr who owned or held stakes in the Tropicana
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Cabaret Capital Letter Casino Ciudad De La Habana Cuba Cuban Gambling Havana Marianao Nightlife Skylight Socialising Bischoff Santo Tropicana
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This print takes us back to the vibrant nightlife of 1950s Havana, Cuba. The image showcases the iconic Tropicana Club, also known as Tropicana - Lefty Clarks New Casino. Nestled within the lush tropical gardens of Villa Mina in Havanas Marianao neighborhood, this world-renowned cabaret and club opened its doors in 1939. The Tropicana Club played a significant role in spreading Cuban culture internationally. Its name pays homage to Harry "Lefty". Clark, an associate of Floridian mobster Santo Louie Santos Trafficante Jr. , who had ownership or stakes in this legendary establishment. As we delve into the picture's details, we are transported inside the casino itself. Men and women can be seen enjoying their evening amidst elegant interiors adorned with skylights that cast a soft glow on the scene below. The lettering on display adds a touch of vintage charm to this snapshot from another era. This photograph captures not only a moment frozen in time but also represents an important chapter in Havana's history. It serves as a reminder of how entertainment venues like Tropicana brought people together for gambling, socializing, and revelry during those enchanting nights under Cuban skies.
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