The City of Tucson began buying up properties in preparation of building the Tucson Convention Center one of those properties belonged to the LASC at 425 S. In the mid 1960s, the El Casino Ballroom (ballroom) and the Latin American Social Club (LASC) were separate entities. Fortunately, thanks to the dedicated efforts of many, the El Casino Ballroom re-opened in 2000, and has been the destination for weddings, quinceañeras, and other special events ever since.Įl Casino Ballroom 1947 The Storm Video: Tucson history: El Casino Ballroom from Star Net on Vimeo. The wood floor, once the largest spring-mounted floor in Southern Arizona, was almost destroyed by the summer monsoon. The ballroom continued filling its 1,200-person capacity until 1991, when a windstorm blew off the roof. It also hosted a parade of musical all stars from Tucson-born, father of Chicano music, Lalo Guerrero, big band genius Duke Ellington, Tejano powerhouse Little Joe Hernandez, Tito Puente and other world-renowned performers like James Brown and Fats Domino. 14, 1947, the ballroom has hosted a myriad of festivities of all kinds. 26th St., has been a social center for Tucson, particularly Tucson's Mexican-American community. The legendary El Casino Ballroom, at 437 E.

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