Katajanokka Casino is a restaurant and function venue in the

Katajanokka Katajanokka ( sv, Skatudden) is a neighbourhood of Helsinki, Finland, with around 4000 inhabitants in 2005. The district is located adjacent to the immediate downtown area, though in the first major town plan for Helsinki from the mid-18th cent ...

neighbourhood of

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. The building is located upon a promontory on the north side of the island next to the marina. It is not a

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in the sense of a gambling establishment.

History

Designed by the architect A. Nyberg and completed in 1913, it was created for the use of Russian imperial officers during the period of the

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. The building was seized by revolutionary forces in 1917 and, since

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, the place has become a favourite venue for various Finnish military organizations. During the time of Russian Revolution before the World War I, 15 Russian soldiers were shot in front of the Casino building. Since World War II, the building has gone through various repairs and restorations. In its present state, Katajanokka Casino very much resembles its original '' fin-de-siècle'' style and appearance.Katajanokan Kasino history
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{{Coord, 60, 10, 9.35, N, 024, 57, 55.01, E, type:landmark_region:FI-18, display=title Katajanokka Buildings and structures in Helsinki Buildings and structures completed in 1913 1913 establishments in Finland