Guthrie in Logan County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Reeves Brothers Casino
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019
1. Reeves Brothers Casino Marker
Inscription.
Reeves Brothers Casino. . One of the most notorious gambling houses of the Southwest, opened in a tent April 23, 1889. Soon a frame building went up later replaced by brick. The owners claimed their doors never closed, day or night, for 15 years. When closed by prohibition in 1907, a key could not be found. Inside, a sign proclaimed "We the citizens of Guthrie are law-abiding people. But to any one coming here looking for trouble, we always keep it in stock with a written guarantee that we will give you a decent burial. We will wash your face, comb your hair, and polish your boots. Place your sombrero on your grave, and erect a momento as a warning to others saying... 'he tried and failed'."
One of the most notorious gambling houses
of the Southwest, opened in a tent April 23,
1889. Soon a frame building went up later
replaced by brick. The owners claimed their
doors never closed, day or night, for 15 years.
When closed by prohibition in 1907, a key could
not be found. Inside, a sign proclaimed
"We the citizens of Guthrie are law-abiding
people. But to any one coming here looking
for trouble, we always keep it in stock with
a written guarantee that we will give you a
decent burial. We will wash your face, comb your
hair, and polish your boots. Place your sombrero
on your grave, and erect a momento as a warning
to others saying... 'he tried and failed'."
Erected 1980 by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1889.
Location. 35° 52.632′ N, 97° 25.661′ W. Marker is in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in Logan County. Marker is on South 2nd Street north of West Harrison Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located at Honor Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 South 2nd Street, Guthrie OK 73044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Office of E.P. McCabe (a few steps from this marker); Blue Bell Bar (within shouting distance
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
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