First published in the Casino Chip & Token News, Fall 2006, “reprinted” here with the permission of Todd Barrett. Thanks, Todd!

15 Fremont Street

“Northern Club, 1920’s-1943: This is one of the most historic buildings in Las Vegas. The Northern Club opened in the 1920’s, supposedly as a soft drink parlor. Apparently the name “Northern” was widely used to indicate a place that served liquor during prohibition, and the Las Vegas Northern Club was no exception. However they only served mixed drinks, so any drinks found on the tables during a raid would have to be analyzed to prove that they contained alcohol. That was usually more trouble than it was worth for a $200 fine. You could also get into a poker game at the Northern Club in the 1920’s. Mayme Stocker owned the Northern Club, and when gambling was legalized in 1931 she received the first Clark County gaming license. The Northern Club closed in 1943.”

Mayme Stocker is on the right, getting ready to attend the Helldorado Celebration!

We don't have much from the Northern Club (we do have a red matchbook, but it's mounted in a display and I can't get a decent picture of it...maybe Eric or Don or Lyle will post one ).

The following three black & white pictures were taken from ebay auctions (that we didn't win )