San Jose Gambling
San Jose Gambling by Ted Ramos, published by Arcadia Pub in March 2020, explores the historical landscape of gambling in San Jose, California. This 130-page book delves into the city’s evolution from its founding in 1777 as California’s first civilian settlement to its present-day identity, highlighting the various forms of risk-taking that have characterized its development.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of gambling’s role in San Jose’s social history, with insights into games and activities that have shaped the community. The book presents a narrative that intertwines local history with the broader context of gambling in the United States, particularly in the West. Through this exploration, the author sheds light on how gambling has influenced the cultural fabric of San Jose over the centuries.
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From the time San Jose was founded by the Spanish in 1777 as California’s first civilian settlement, the city has had its share of risk-taking in one way or another. San Jose began as a small settlement of farmers who produced food for the presidios in Sa
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