Julian Casino Augusta Georgia

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The renovated gazebo is the perfect place for a special wedding, concert, or any other special event. Renter must provide tables and chairs for outside use.

Overlooking Lake Olmstead, the Julian Smith Casino offers spacious parking and a flexible catering options. More 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. Julian Smith was a mayor of Augusta, Georgia in the 1920s. Photo courtesy of the National Archives. Above: WPA workers building a stage in the Julian Smith Casino, September, 1936. Julian Smith Casino is the perfect site for any special event! Address 2200 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901 DirectionsFrom I-20 take Exit 199 - Washington Road. Go south on Washington Road and take the Broad Street exit after about 3 miles. (706) 724-4067 VisitAugusta.com. 560 Reynolds Street Augusta, GA 30901.

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Julian Smith Casino Augusta Georgia

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Meeting Rooms
  • DescriptionJulian Smith Casino is nestled between southern magnolia and pine trees right next to Lake Olmstead. Julian Smith Casino is the ideal place for a beautiful wedding reception or any other special event. The main hall of the facility has heart of pine hardwood flooring as well as palladium windows that open out towards the lake.
  • Largest Room6000
  • Total Sq. Ft.6000
  • Reception Capacity600
  • Space NotesFacility is rented through Augusta Recreation and Parks.
  • Theatre Capacity350
  • Banquet Capacity350
  • Number of Rooms1
  • Classroom Capacity350
Julian Smith Casino
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 6000
  • Width: 90
  • Length: 45
  • Theater Capacity: 350
  • Classroom Capacity: 350
  • Banquet Capacity: 350
  • Reception Capacity: 600
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.
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.
Julian smith casino augusta georgia
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.

Julian Casino Augusta Ga

Above: WPA workers building a stage in the Julian Smith Casino, September, 1936. Photo courtesy of the National Archives.