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Page of the day,California

Another California Page and a couple for the Chipguide as well.First is the Boot Club,Arcata,Ca. I used to drink beer and visit friends at this little bar in the Arcata Plaza.There was no gambling then and wish I was a collector at the time,because I met the owner Charlie Swingrover,they called him the Iron Man because he wa an older gentleman who would do triathlons and such,very strong for his age and quite a guy.Anyway I would have asked him if he had any chips left from the gaming days of his establishment.The J in the square is Arcata too.Not much known about this one to me.Now the Ingomar Club,Eureka,Ca. I do know quite a bit about.It is a mens Club in the Carson Mansion in 143 M street. Old Town Eureka,Ca. I have been in the mansion for a Christmas Party when our boss who is a member of the club invited us all for dinner.An awesome Mansion,I ask you to look it up on the internet and take the tour.There is a small poker table int the very top room,you'll see the room in the picture.This chip must have been from a long time ago,the Mansion dates back to the 1800"s.Another to possibly be put into the Chipguide.Now the T.O.T.E on the indians headdress stands for the Totem of the Eagle,and is also associated with the Improved Order of the Redmen. Samoset Hall. Not sure where this is? anyone know? another to be put into the Chipguide.Very cool oddity and rarity I like.FDB is Bell, Ca.looks like FIre Department Bell to me.Joe's Club Sacramento,Ca?.Alcazar San Diego,Ca. and Players Club Ventura,Ca. I would like to have more of these.Thanks for looking and please leave a comment,question,suggestion,pic,poke etc thank you, Torrey

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Page of the day,California
Re: Info on J in Diamond
Gene,thanks I've been in that bar
Re: Gene,thanks I've been in that bar
From your description....
OMG.Roy thanks I haven't seen or been
Re: Gene,thanks I've been in that bar
Got Everett's bar and Marino's bar inside pic
Re: Got Everett's bar and Marino's bar GREAT pics
Found the TOTE chip description
Re: Found the TOTE chip description
Gene,I had no Idea it was a fraternal chip
Re: Gene,I had no Idea it was a fraternal chip
Gene,thanks for the additional awesome history

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