The Karsino

The Karsino was a hotel on Tagg's Island in the River Thames in England which existed from 1912 till 1972.

History

It was built for Fred Karno by architect Frank Matcham in 1912. When World War I started in 1914, the resort was popular with returning military officers and their families. In 1925 Fred Karno declared bankruptcy. It changed hands several times and in 1972 the hotel was demolished. Fire destroyed all the other buildings at the resort.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Fred Karno and the Karsino". Richmond upon Thames. http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/leisure_and_culture/local_history_and_heritage/local_studies_collection/local_history_notes/fred_karno_and_the_karsino.htm. Retrieved 2010-10-16.