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13927 South Vermont Avenue
Gardena, California
Type: Card Room
Status: Closed
Open: 1940, Close: 1981

One of Gardena's earliest card palaces. Owned by Ernest “Ernie” Primm with several junior partners.

In 1953, Primm built the Rainbow Club next door and the two clubs were connected by a covered walkway, with a bar and restaurant serving both clubs.

Graphic above is a detail from a matchbook posted below. A 1960 photograph of the club lit up at night (Los Angeles Examiner Negatives Collection, USC Digital Library).

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Casino Money
Table Chips (41) [QuickView]
CG036741 Obsolete
Denom:
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2011-05-19
Color: PURPLE
Mold: LCrown
Inlay: HS
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

cents through 5
CG036726 Obsolete
Denom:
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2020-08-22
Color: Purple
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Stylized Picture of Building
Image
Needed
CG036754 Obsolete
Denom:
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2011-05-19
Color: PURPLE
Mold: SCrown

Picture of Building
CG036737 Obsolete
Denom:
Issued: 1950
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Purple
Mold: LCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Block Letters Hot Stamp
CG036731 Obsolete
Denom:
Issued: 1956
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Purple
Mold: LCrown
Inlay: HS-Gold
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Script Hot Stamp
CG036742 Obsolete
Denom:
Issued: 1967
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Purple
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: HS
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

cents through 5
Image
Needed
CG036738 Obsolete
Denom: 10¢
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2011-05-19
Color: White
Mold: LCrown

Block Letters Hot Stamp
CG036727 Obsolete
Denom: 10¢
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2020-08-22
Color: White
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Stylized Picture of Building
CG036755 Obsolete
Denom: 10¢
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: White
Inserts: 4 Red
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Picture of Building
CG036732 Obsolete
Denom: 10¢
Issued: 1956
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: White
Mold: LCrown
Inlay: HS-Gold
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Script Hot Stamp
CG036746 Obsolete
Denom: 10¢
Issued: 1967
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: White
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: HS
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub
CG036747 Obsolete
Denom: 10¢
Issued: 1977
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: White
Inserts: 4 Red
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: HS
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

¢10¢
CG036728 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2020-08-22
Color: Red
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Stylized Picture of Building
CG036749 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2020-08-22
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Green
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: HS-Gold
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub
CG036756 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2020-08-22
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Green
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Picture of Building
CG287510 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Added: 2022-06-28
Color: Black
Inserts: 4 sxs Red
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Casino
Contributed by: George Dmitrevsky

Picture of Building, experimental?
CG036740 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Issued: 1950
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Red
Mold: LCrown

Block Letters Hot Stamp
CG036733 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Issued: 1956
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Red
Mold: LCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Script Hot Stamp
CG252440 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Issued: 1956
Added: 2020-09-27
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Red
Mold: LCrown
Contributed by: Fred Hempel

Script Hot Stamp
Cancelled
CG036748 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Issued: 1967
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Red
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: HS
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

¢25¢
CG036757 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2023-04-15
Color: Peach
Inserts: 4 Green
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Picture of Building
CG036750 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Issued: 1981
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Orange
Inserts: 4 Green
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: HS
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub
Updated by: Jim Colbert

¢50¢
Image
Needed
CG036729 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2023-04-15
Color: Blue
Mold: SCrown

Stylized Picture of Building
CG036758 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2020-08-22
Color: Blue
Inserts: 4 Orange
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Picture of Building
CG219363 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1961
Added: 2019-02-13
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Lt Blue
Inserts: 4 Orange
Mold: LCrown
Inlay: HS Gold
CG292052 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1965
Added: 2022-09-13
Color: Lt-Blue
Inserts: 3 Orange
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: HS-Gold
Contributed by: Luke Rapley
CG036751 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1967
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Blue
Inserts: 3 Orange
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: HS-Gold
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub
CG036734 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2019-02-14
Color: Blue
Inserts: 3 Orange
Mold: LCrown

Script Hot Stamp
CG219368 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2019-02-14
Last Update: 2019-02-14
Color: Gray
Inserts: 3 Orange
Mold: LCrown
Inlay: HS Gold
Contributed by: Jim Colbert

CG036734 holed
CG036759 Obsolete
Denom: $2
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2020-08-22
Color: Orange
Inserts: 4 Brown
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Thin $2$ Picture of Building
CG036760 Obsolete
Denom: $2
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-12-16
Color: Orange
Inserts: 4 Brown
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Thick $2$ Picture of Building
CG036761 Obsolete
Denom: $3
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2020-08-22
Color: Green
Inserts: 4 Gray
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Picture of Building
CG138307 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2014-12-21
Last Update: 2017-05-24
Color: Yellow
Inserts: 4 Purple
Mold: LCrown
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)

Script Hot Stamp
cancelled
CG036730 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2023-04-15
Color: Black
Inserts: 3 Red
Mold: SCrown

Stylized Picture of Building
Image
Needed
CG036752 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2011-05-19
Color: Yellow
Inserts: 4 Purple
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: HS

$5$
Image
Needed
CG036736 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1961
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Yellow
Inserts: 4 Purple
Mold: SCrown

Script Hot Stamp
CG036762 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1965
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Color: Yellow
Inserts: 4 Purple
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Picture of Building
CG247251 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2020-07-18
Last Update: 2020-11-29
Color: Dark Blue
Mold: SCrown
Mftr: T. R. King
Inlay: SCA-White
Contributed by: Greg Ikemoto

Drilled
Image
Needed
CG036753 Obsolete
Denom: $20
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2023-04-15
Color: Black
Inserts: 3 Red/Black/Red
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: HS

$20$
CG036763 Obsolete
Denom: $20
Added: 2011-05-19
Last Update: 2020-08-22
Color: Black
Inserts: 3 Split Red
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Picture of Building
CG247252 Obsolete
Denom: $20
Added: 2020-07-18
Last Update: 2020-11-29
Color: Green
Mold: SCrown
Mftr: T. R. King
Inlay: HUB-White
Contributed by: Greg Ikemoto

Drilled
Fake Chips (7) [QuickView]
!! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !!

Fantasy chips are not made by or for a casino, although they may appear otherwise. Fantasy chips are made by independent 3rd parties as either counterfeits, fakes or souvenirs. Fantasy chips are included on the ChipGuide to alert collectors that they are not casino chips and to advise you to proceed with caution. Purchasing fantasy chips, especially those that appear to be real casino chips, may lead to fraudulent sales when your collection is disbursed and encourages their continued production.
CG111964
Denom: 25¢
Added: 2013-07-14
Last Update: 2013-07-14
Color: Orange
Inserts: 3 Split Orange
Mold: Sun
Inlay: HS

Set of Fantasy Chips
CG037017
Denom: 50¢
Added: 2011-05-22
Last Update: 2019-10-17
Color: Tan
Inserts: 4 Green
Mold: Shell

Set of Fantasy Chips
CG037018
Denom: $1
Added: 2011-05-22
Last Update: 2019-10-17
Color: Blue
Inserts: 4 Orange
Mold: Shell

Set of Fantasy Chips
CG037020
Denom: $2
Added: 2011-05-22
Last Update: 2019-10-17
Color: Orange
Inserts: 4 White
Mold: Shell

Set of Fantasy Chips
CG037021
Denom: $2
Added: 2011-05-22
Last Update: 2019-10-17
Color: Navy
Inserts: 4 Gray
Mold: Shell

Set of Fantasy Chips
CG037022
Denom: $5
Added: 2011-05-22
Last Update: 2019-10-17
Color: Yellow
Inserts: 4 Navy
Mold: Shell

Set of Fantasy Chips
CG037023
Denom: $20
Added: 2011-05-22
Last Update: 2019-10-17
Color: Green
Inserts: 3 Split Orange
Mold: Shell

Set of Fantasy Chips
Odds & Ends Chips (1) [QuickView]
CG295504 Obsolete
Added: 2022-11-18
Last Update: 2023-01-26
Color: Blue/Green
Mold: SCrown
Contributed by: George Dmitrevsky

Very rare drilled prototype, with different color $5 and $20 chips fused together.
CG295504 - Additional Images

edge photo of chip
Casino Equipment
Playing Cards (2) [QuickView]
CG116397 Show Casinos Obsolete
Added: 2013-10-12
Last Update: 2013-10-12
Color: Brown
Contributed by: Jim Follis

The Monterey Club and Rainbow Club (both located in Gardena, CA) were owned by the same owner (who also owned the Primadonna Club, Reno, NV). Both of the California Clubs spread Pan (panguingue) and both used decks with common backs that reflect both Clubs. These playing cards are "Bicycle" brand, as made by the United States Playing Card Co. (USPCC). Note that the Ace does not use the typical USPCC code number (usually found towards the bottom of the card) that would indicate year of manufacture.
CG116398 Show Casinos Obsolete
Added: 2013-10-12
Last Update: 2013-10-12
Color: Green
Contributed by: Jim Follis

The Monterey Club and Rainbow Club (both located in Gardena, CA) were owned by the same owner (who also owned the Primadonna Club, Reno, NV). Both of the California Clubs spread Pan (panguingue) and both used decks with common backs that reflect both Clubs. These playing cards are "Bicycle" brand, as made by the United States Playing Card Co. (USPCC). Note that the Ace does not use the typical USPCC code number (usually found towards the bottom of the card) that would indicate year of manufacture.
Casino Collectibles
Ash Trays (4) [QuickView]
CG054894
Added: 2011-11-24
Last Update: 2011-11-24
CG149855
Added: 2015-09-05
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Larry Eastman
CG184882
Added: 2017-10-13
CG293998
Added: 2022-10-19
Contributed by: Doug Deems

4 1/4" Smoked glass, name in block letters
Chip Order Cards (20) [QuickView]
CG283646
Added: 2022-04-26
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286696
Issued: 1945
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG283649
Issued: 1948
Added: 2022-04-26
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286690
Issued: 1951
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286697
Issued: 1951
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286698
Issued: 1953
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG283650
Issued: 1954
Added: 2022-04-26
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286699
Issued: 1954
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG283652
Issued: 1956
Added: 2022-04-26
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG283651
Issued: 1961
Added: 2022-04-26
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286700
Issued: 1961
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG283647
Issued: 1965
Added: 2022-04-26
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG283648
Issued: 1965
Added: 2022-04-26
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG283653
Issued: 1965
Added: 2022-04-26
Last Update: 2022-04-26
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286701
Issued: 1965
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286691
Issued: 1970
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286692
Issued: 1973
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286702
Issued: 1973
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG286703
Issued: 1979
Added: 2022-06-13
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG283654
Issued: 1981
Added: 2022-04-26
Mftr: T. R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
Match Books (7) [QuickView]
CG071958
Added: 2012-04-20
Last Update: 2012-04-20
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub
CG071973
Added: 2012-04-20
Last Update: 2012-04-20
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Monterey Club/Rainbow Club
CG071974
Added: 2012-04-20
Last Update: 2012-04-20
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Monterey Club/Rainbow Club
CG071975
Added: 2012-04-20
Last Update: 2012-04-20
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Monterey Club/Rainbow Club
CG071976
Added: 2012-04-20
Last Update: 2012-04-20
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Monterey Club/Rainbow Club
CG104027 Show Casinos
Added: 2017-07-31
Last Update: 2023-09-14
Color: Red
Mftr: Diamond Match Co
Contributed by: Don Lueders

Similar to CG071971 but red instead of green and some of the outside text is different. It advertises both the Rainbow Club and Monterey Club, along with the Primadonna Club in Reno, NV.
CG308643
Added: 2023-09-20
Last Update: 2023-09-20
Contributed by: Doug Deems

Likely a very early match book cover.
Total Items (82)

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