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ChipGuide
ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
Was: Yosemite Club
3921 Adeline Street
Emeryville, California
Type: Card Room
Status: Closed
Open: 1941, Close: 1972

Also called "The Avalon" and the "Avalon Social Club". Originally at 3984 San Pablo Avenue. Previously at that address was "Dave's Club", which was raided for gambling in 1940. In 1943 it was owned by Carl W. Ahlin and John Conger, and Conger takes full ownership of the club in the mid-1940s.

In 1949, the club moved to the ground floor of the Ritz Hotel, at 3921 Adeline Street, and was owned by Catherine Conger and Edith Fanuzzi. The "Yosemite Club" was previously in that space in the Ritz Hotel (see "Archive" for details).

The graphic is a detail from an ashtray, posted below.

Note: There were Avalon Clubs that had gambling in other states (e.g. Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas), and it is possible some of these chips were used there.

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Casino Money
Table Chips (48) [QuickView]
CG032015 Obsolete
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Orange
Mold: L's
Inlay: HS - Gold
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG217719 Obsolete
Added: 2019-01-01
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Gray
Mold: L's
Inlay: HS - Gold
Contributed by: John K. Kallman

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG031207 Obsolete
Added: 2011-02-10
Last Update: 2021-12-19
Color: Beige
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution of this chip to the Avalon Club in Emeryville is disputed.
CG031208 Obsolete
Added: 2011-02-10
Last Update: 2021-12-19
Color: Red
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution of this chip to the Avalon Club in Emeryville is disputed.
CG031209 Obsolete
Added: 2011-02-10
Last Update: 2021-12-19
Color: Green
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution of this chip to the Avalon Club in Emeryville is disputed.
CG031210 Obsolete
Added: 2011-02-10
Last Update: 2021-12-19
Color: Lavender
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution of this chip to the Avalon Club in Emeryville is disputed.
CG031211 Obsolete
Added: 2011-02-10
Last Update: 2023-04-14
Color: Brown
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution of this chip to the Avalon Club in Emeryville is disputed.
CG097480 Obsolete
Added: 2013-01-22
Last Update: 2019-01-01
Color: Beige
Mold: Plain
Inlay: HS - Gold
Contributed by: Jim Colbert
CG097481 Obsolete
Added: 2013-01-22
Last Update: 2019-01-01
Color: Blue
Mold: Plain
Inlay: HS - Gold
Contributed by: Jim Colbert
CG097482 Obsolete
Added: 2013-01-22
Last Update: 2019-01-01
Color: Green
Mold: Plain
Inlay: HS - Gold
Contributed by: Jim Colbert
CG097483 Obsolete
Added: 2013-01-22
Last Update: 2019-01-01
Color: Gray
Mold: Plain
Inlay: HS - Gold
Contributed by: Jim Colbert
CG097484 Obsolete
Added: 2013-01-22
Last Update: 2013-01-22
Color: Salmon
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Jim Colbert
CG031945 Obsolete
Added: 2011-02-21
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Green
Mold: SmKey
Inlay: HS-Gold

The attribution is traced to Armin Pfaender's California Chip Guide (2004). Not in Eastman (1998).


CG031946 Obsolete
Added: 2011-02-21
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Yellow
Mold: SmKey
Inlay: HS-Gold

The attribution is traced to Armin Pfaender's California Chip Guide (2004). Not in Eastman (1998).


CG032008 Obsolete
Denom:
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Beige
Mold: Diamond
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032009 Obsolete
Denom: 12.5¢
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Pink
Mold: Diamond
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032010 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Red
Mold: Diamond

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032023 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-04-14
Color: Red
Inserts: 3 Green
Mold: Diamond
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub
CG032003 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Red
Mold: HCE

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG031943 Obsolete
Denom: 25¢
Added: 2011-02-21
Last Update: 2019-11-13
Color: Blue
Mold: Plain
Inlay: HS-Gold
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub
Image
Needed
CG242251 Obsolete
Denom: 0.25¢
Issued: 10/21/1960
Added: 2020-05-26
Last Update: 2020-10-19
Color: Red
Inserts: 3 Green
Mold: Unknown
Quantity: 2000
CG032011 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Blue
Mold: Diamond

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032024 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Blue
Inserts: 3 Yellow
Mold: Diamond
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG284469 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Added: 2022-05-11
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Mustard
Mold: Diamond
Contributed by: Torrey Morand

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032004 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Light Blue
Mold: HCE

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG284470 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Added: 2022-05-11
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Dk Blue
Mold: HCE
Contributed by: Torrey Morand

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


Image
Needed
CG242252 Obsolete
Denom: 0.50¢
Issued: 10/21/1960
Added: 2020-05-26
Last Update: 2020-10-19
Color: Blue
Inserts: 3 Yellow
Mold: Unknown
Quantity: 2000
CG032012 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-01-31
Color: Yellow
Mold: Diamond

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032025 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Mustard
Inserts: 3 Black
Mold: Diamond
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG284471 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2022-05-11
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Black
Mold: Diamond
Contributed by: Torrey Morand

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032016 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Yellow
Inserts: 3 Pink
Mold: H&C (LCV)
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG284923 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2022-05-18
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Orange
Inserts: 4 Blue
Mold: HCE
Inlay: HS Gold
Contributed by: Torrey Morand

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032020 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-01-31
Color: Yellow
Mold: Rectl
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG031944 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2011-02-21
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Blue/Gray
Mold: SmKey
Inlay: HS-Gold

The attribution is traced to Armin Pfaender's California Chip Guide (2004). Not in Eastman (1998).


Image
Needed
CG242253 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 10/21/1960
Added: 2020-05-26
Last Update: 2020-10-19
Color: Yellow
Inserts: 3 Black
Mold: Unknown
Quantity: 2500
CG032013 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Green
Mold: Diamond

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032021 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Orange
Mold: Diamond
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032026 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Green
Inserts: 3 Maroon
Mold: Diamond
Inlay: R-WHITE
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032017 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Green
Inserts: 3 Pink
Mold: H&C (LCV)
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032005 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Brown
Inserts: 4 Yellow
Mold: HCE

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG197841 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Added: 2018-03-17
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Blue
Mold: Rectl
Contributed by: Tom Perry

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


Image
Needed
CG242254 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 10/21/1960
Added: 2020-05-26
Last Update: 2020-10-19
Color: Green
Inserts: 3 Red
Mold: Unknown
Quantity: 2000
CG032006 Obsolete
Denom: $10
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: White
Inserts: 4 Black
Mold: HCE

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032014 Obsolete
Denom: $20
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Purple
Mold: Diamond
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032018 Obsolete
Denom: $20
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Blue
Inserts: 3 Pink
Mold: H&C (LCV)
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


Image
Needed
CG032007 Obsolete
Denom: $20
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2011-02-22
Color: BLUE
Inserts: 4 pink
Mold: HCE
CG284492 Obsolete
Denom: $25
Added: 2022-05-12
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Green
Mold: Diamond
Contributed by: Torrey Morand

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


CG032019 Obsolete
Denom: $100
Added: 2011-02-22
Last Update: 2023-12-21
Color: Black
Inserts: 3 Pink
Mold: H&C (LCV)

Attribution traced to Eastman's Illustrated Guide to California Card Room Gaming Chips & Checks (1998).


Odds & Ends Chips (1) [QuickView]
CG254718 Obsolete
Added: 2020-11-02
Color: White
Inserts: 4sets: Split Black
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Richard Edward Staeffler
Casino Collectibles
Ash Trays (1) [QuickView]
CG185607
Added: 2017-10-25
Chip Order Cards (1) [QuickView]
CG242250
Issued: 10/21/1960
Added: 2020-05-26
Last Update: 2022-08-11
Mftr: Burt Co
Contributed by: David Sarles

The Burt Co. ledger entry for this order shows a different inlay than on the order card.
Match Books (1) [QuickView]
CG310929
Added: 2023-12-11
Mftr: American Match
Contributed by: Eric Miller
Total Items (52)

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