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In Artichoke Leaves Traditional Cache

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yamjerky: Going to let this one go

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Hidden : 2/26/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


My first placed cache, so wanted to make this an easy one. The only thing that might give you trouble is the muggle traffic. Commuters, casino workers, players, they all seem to like to congregate on this side. You do not need to go into the place of business in order to obtain the cache, and please use caution in obtaining and replacing it.

History

Joseph Sammut opened his pool parlor and phone exchange in Al LoReaux's former plumbing shop. Most calls concerned horse races. Joe accepted any wager, no matter how large. Asked how he would pay off if he lost a big bet, he replied, "In artichoke leaves," hence the name.

   
George Martinelli, left, circa 1930 in Osborne's gasoline station, northwest corner of Kains and San Mateo avenues. Text and photos courtesy of "The History of San Bruno, The Crossroads Community" by Don Shoecraft.

Congrats to Psychoticjester for the FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vs lbh Rknzvar gur fheebhaqvatf, vg jba'g or va gur svefg cynpr lbh purpx qhr gb gur fznyy yvc, ohg cebonoyl gur frpbaq.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)