Capooch Club

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The Capooch Club was owned by Johnny Capooch and located at 375 Main St.[1] in Gerlach. The Capooch Club was a casino from 1932 to 1952[2] or 1957.[3] It was the Thompson Club from 1957 to 1958.[3] Today, Burning Man has a private club at that location.

References

  1. | Capooch Club, Gerlach, Silver State Treasures Website.
  2. | Capooch Club Gerlach, Nevada Casino Chip Collection Website.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Phil Jensen, "Phil's Forays, Gerlach Revisted".

See Also

External References

  • Reno Gazette-Journal, "September 15, 1939", Johnny Capooch has plans for enlarging. Plans include roller skating.
  • Reno Gazette-Journal, "April 30, 1940." Grand Opening Dance.
  • Reno Gazette-Journal, "April 27, 1957." Half dozen people seated play pinochle.