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Casino de Puerto Rico 1923 USPC
San Juan, PR Delivered to: Sucs. DeTrijillo & Subina S. en C.
 

The Casino de Ponce was built in 1922.  The left photo shows the Casino de Ponce in 1923.  Lower right is an ad for the casino from the same time period.  The color photo is from the 2000s.

Chips for the Casino de Ponce were ordered through Trujillo & Subina's store El Cometa.  El Cometa, besides the chips, supplied construction materials, general hardware, glassware and furniture to the Casino.  Below are 2 ads by Sucs. De Trijillo & Subina S. en C..  Note that the Casino de Ponce is shown in the second ad.

Note: Sucs. = Sucrs. = "Successors of" -- used by firms that wish to capitalize on the standing and good will of their successors.  S. en C. = "Sociedad en Comandita" -- broadly translated means Limited Partnership.