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ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
ITEM VIEW: CG039267
207-209 East California Avenue
Bakersfield, California
Type: Card Room
Status: Closed
Open: 1953, Close: 1976

Card room owned by James (Jimmy) W. Ung, located within the Shamrock Inn.

T. R. King sold 1000 of these large crown chips in four colors to John Taylor, J & R Club, 209 E. California, Bakersfield, California in 1953. John Taylor's sister was Lilliam Waggoner, who is also associated with these chips.
T. R. King sold 1900 of the "JWU" large crown chips in five denominations to the J & R Club, 209 E. California, Bakersfield, California, between 1955 and 1963.

Grand opening advertisement from 8/21/1953 (The Bakersfield Californian).

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Added: 2011-07-12
Last Update: 2022-01-18
Color: Mustard
Mold: LCrown

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