Tropicana, Havana, Cuba 1951

The Tropicana evolved out of a nightclub called Edén Concert, operated in the late 1930's by the late by Cuban impresario Victor de Correa.

Two casino operators approached de Correa about opening a combination casino and cabaret on a property in Marianao rented from Guillermina Pérez Chaumont, known as Mina. The operators felt the tropical gardens of the Villa Mina would provide a natural setting for an outdoor cabaret.

In December 1939, de Correa moved his company of singers, dancers and musicians into a converted mansion located on the estate. Originally known as El Beau Site, de Correa decided to rename it The Tropicana.

With a fanfare from the Alfredo Brito Orchestra El Tropicana opened on December 30, 1939. Martín Fox, a well-connected gambler began renting table space in the casino. Eventually by 1950 he amassed enough profits to take over the lease of what would become The Tropicana.

Courtesy Private Collection.

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