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Was: Zombie Village
1159 Broadway Street
Fresno, California
Type: Card Room
Status: Closed
Open: 1932, Close: 1968

Sometimes called the "Olympic House" or "The Olympia". First raided for gambling in 1932 and several more times in the 1930s. Bought by Henry Remmers in 1937. Around 1947, it was bought by Eugene Anderson, Chris Kufis, and Theodore (Ted) Becker, who were also co-owners of the "Zombie Village".

Originally at 1141 Broadway. It moved to 1832 Fresno St. in 1950, and to 1159 Broadway in February 1953, the former location of the “Zombie Village”. (see Archive)

Above advertisement from 8/12/1939 (The Fresno Bee).

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Added: 2011-08-30
Last Update: 2023-04-15
Color: Red
Mold: LCrown
Contributed by: Barry "barrychip" Weintraub

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