BETA
Chapter 1
The birthplace of Domino Park
Chapter 2
The art of double-nine dominoes
Chapter 3
The social code of the tables
Chapter 4
Art, architecture, and Calle Ocho culture
YOUR GOAL
Master of Little Havana dominoes
Ch 4 · Art, architecture, and Calle Ocho culture
diletta Tap and place dominoes to master the Cuban strategies played at Maximo Gomez Park.
diletta Máximo Gómez Domino Park
You gotta be fifty to slam down the tiles at Domino Park!
diletta Right outside the park, stars on the sidewalk honor famous Latin American artists and figures.
diletta The park's architecture incorporates domino patterns directly into its walkways and borders.
Fun Fact
Summit mural: The Oscar Thomas mural features 34 presidents, but intentionally excludes Cuba's then-leader Fidel Castro, reflecting the political sentiments of the exile community.
Glossary
mural (noun)
A large painting or artwork applied directly to a wall or ceiling. Dominican artist Oscar Thomas painted the park's landmark mural for the 1994 Summit of the Americas.
A large painting or artwork applied directly to a wall or ceiling. Dominican artist Oscar Thomas painted the park's landmark mural for the 1994 Summit of the Americas.
Gossip
Should historic theaters like the Tower Theater only show classic films or modern blockbusters?
Quiz
What did the Tower Theater offer to Cuban refugees in the 1960s to help them adapt?