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Furnas- Povoação, S.Miguel
Furnas (S.Miguel Island, Azores), Portugal
Type: Land Based
Status: Closed
Open: 08.1937, Close: 1950´s(?)
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| In 1933 it was founded in the Azores the Sociedade Terra Nostra , in order to provide the tourism development of S.Miguel Island. In 1935 the society opens the Hotel Terra Nostra in Furnas Valley. In 1936 the Government considering that the granting of the gambling in the Azores, could contribute to its tourism development, delivery to award the gambling in Furnas Valley to the Companhia Terra Nostra.This acquires Assembleia das Furnas building, improves it substantially and will install there the Casino das Furnas, which opened in August 1937. The casino owned dance halls and gambling rooms (roulette, French bank, card games), bars, cinema, etc
More than providing cosmopolitan distractions, Casino contributed greatly to the image of the brand consolidation of Furnas. Before long, the Furnas Valley-as well as the island of São Miguel- became synonymous of elegance and exclusively for high society and the wealthy passengers of transatlantic ships. In addition to the gambling, was attractive and lush summer party programs, especially at weekends, which reached fame because of its quality, both for its originality.
During World War II, the Casino was requested by the Portuguese army and turned into a hospital. After the war, the park was fully renovated and rebuilt the original Casino image. However the decrease of tourists due to the war and the conservatism of the Azorean people about the gambling, led the casino close down in the 50s.
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Added: 2016-02-21
Last Update: 2022-02-01
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Hotel Terra Nostra
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Added: 2016-02-21
Last Update: 2022-02-01
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Casino Terra Nostra
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Added: 2016-02-21
Last Update: 2016-02-21
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Assembleia das Furnas
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Added: 2016-02-21
Last Update: 2016-02-21
Casino Terra Nostra- the old roulette
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