Gam’s Restaurant was opened in 1952 by Emilio Georgetti. The name Gam’s comes from a shortened version of his nickname “Gambo”.
Gam’s Menu October 1954

Gam’s Restaurant was opened in 1952 by Emilio Georgetti. The name Gam’s comes from a shortened version of his nickname “Gambo”.
The year is 1954 and Las Vegas is just beginning to awaken to the age of nuclear testing and the growth of the casino industry.
The Westerner used several different types of swizzle sticks for advertising in the bar, restaurant, and casino.
The 1957 Gaming Guide is a special publication to me as it shows my father, Henry Sylvester, sitting at the bar in the Westerner Club.