Token: Good For One Drink Or Cigar

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Here's a token I found this spring, which was originally posted on the now defunct Kinzli forum, but never made it to the T-Net CA forum. [T-Net mods, thanks for hosting a great site.] The owner of this saloon was Newell Terrill, who died in the 1890s. I had the opportunity to visit the place where he is buried and with the help of a historical society, I was able to contact his grandson, also named Newell Terrill, who lives only 45-minutes drive from the location of the original San Simeon saloon. The grandson has invited me up to talk with him about Grandpa and even obtain a photo of Grandpa. I probably won't make it up there for a few months, but I'll be sure to post a photo of Grandpa Newell. This is a pretty rare token and even though I was offered a decent amount of cash for it, it will be part of a historical display near San Simeon, at the Piedras Blancas lighthouse. Be sure to look for it if you ever visit there.

- Jim

 

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[ivan salis]

Re: Token: Good For One Drink Or Cigar - C'mon ex-Kinzli-ites, start posting!

cool token --cool post --great it will be on display where many can enjoy it.

 

[doublet2a]

Re: Token: Good For One Drink Or Cigar - C'mon ex-Kinzli-ites, start posting!

I remember that find Jim............
One of the best token finds on Kinzli's
You did good research, and did that token justice
NICE!!!!

Tim

 

[kuger]

Re: Token: Good For One Drink Or Cigar - C'mon ex-Kinzli-ites, start posting!

Nice!Tokens are so personal,I love them!!

 

[dirt doctor]

Re: Token: Good For One Drink Or Cigar - C'mon ex-Kinzli-ites, start posting!

Awesome Find , pictures and presentation Jim . I'm looking forward to the picture of Grandpa Newell and a follow up story .

H H ,
George