Museum of Gaming History
   An Educational Project of The Casino Collectibles Association, Inc.
   An IRS approved 501 (c) (3) Tax Exempt Not-For-Profit Organization
ChipGuide
ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
Silver Lake
Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521 MAP
Type: Illegal
Status: Closed
Open: 1930s, Close: 1940s

The Jack O’Lantern Lodge has had a very varied and infamous history. It was built in 1932 and owned by Chuck Taylor. During the 1930s and 1940s it was known as a glamorous resort that also offered gambling. In the late 1940s, the owner was involved in thoroughbred horse racing and owned a racehorse named Man Crazy. It was sold to Allen Dorfman in 1950 and was used by Teamster Union leaders. There were rumors of mob involvement and in the 1970s it was part of the FBI investigation searching for Jimmy Hoffa. In 1963 part of the lodge was purchased by the River Recreation Association and is now the Eagle River Sports Arena. It was known for hockey, figure skating and snowmobile racing. In 1994 it was listed in the Historic Register due to its unusual roof construction. The Arena is home to the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame. Because of its colorful history the lodge has been referenced in two novels… Dead Angler by Victoria Houston (2000) and The Spymaster by Donald Freed (1980).
About Illegal Casinos - by their nature, information about illegal, or unlicensed, casinos is hard to find and difficult to verify. Information presented on the ChipGuide about these casinos is provided as the result of our best efforts but may not be 100% accurate. Even if the information is accurate, gamblers move around and may take their equipment with them; items used in one casino may have also been used in others. Please send verified information about illegal casinos to the ChipGuide so that we may improve our accuracy.
Collapse All Return to Wisconsin Expand All
Casino Money
Table Chips (1) [QuickView]
CG102247 Obsolete
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2018-08-21
Color: Brown
Mold: Hub
Inlay: HS Gold
Logo: Jack O Lantern
Catalog#: WIJAC01
Contributed by: Debby Meister
Casino Collectibles
Chip Order Cards (1) [QuickView]
CG261474
Added: 2021-02-26
Mftr: Mason
Logo: jack o lantern
Contributed by: David Sarles
Match Books (3) [QuickView]
CG102249
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Color: Black
Contributed by: Debby Meister
CG102250
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Color: Orange
Contributed by: Debby Meister
CG102251
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Color: Black
Contributed by: Debby Meister
Napkins (1) [QuickView]
CG102253
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Napkin
Post Cards (28) [QuickView]
CG102260
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister
CG102261
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister
CG102262
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister
CG102263
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister
CG102264
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Cocktail lounge with slot machine
CG102265
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Cottage
CG102266
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Cottage
CG102267
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Cottage
CG102268
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

County Courthouse (possibly related)
CG102269
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Driveway
CG102270
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Driveway
CG102271
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102272
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102273
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102274
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102275
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102276
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102277
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102278
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102279
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102280
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102281
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102282
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102283
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Entrance
CG102284
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Guests
CG102285
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Taylor Lake
CG102286
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Taylor Lake
CG115265
Issued: 1940s
Added: 2013-09-18
Last Update: 2013-09-18
Contributed by: Debby Meister
Other Items (8) [QuickView]
CG102248
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Chuck-a-Luck Wheel
CG102252
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Noise maker
CG102254
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Menu
CG102255
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Menu
CG102256
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

Menu
CG102257
Issued: 1930s
Added: 2013-04-30
Last Update: 2013-04-30
Contributed by: Debby Meister

CG102257 Side 2 - Shown
CG102258 Side 2 - Page 2 & 3
CG102259 - Back Cover

Music Sheet

Total Items (42)

© Copyright 2009-2024. All rights reserved. Contact: TheMOGH