GearJammers was originally opened by Ken and Eileen MacEarchern in 1959. It was located on Old Highway 40 (Chestnut Street). Joe bought the business from the MacEacherns in 1969.
In 1970, the café burned down completely and Joe rebuilt in 1971 where the Nevada Bank and Trust was located on 6th Street (Shear Savagery). When Interstate 80 was finished in 1980, Joe moved the restaurant to where the Traveler’s Inn is now located. Wow! GearJammers got around!
After its last relocation it became a mainstay stop for many truckers on long hauls along I-80. It was busy!
As a kid, I remember, going to GearJammer Joe’s to have soup and crackers with my Dad. I remember the vinyl booths were red and covered in duck tape where they had rips and tears.
Sadly, GearJammers was torn down for the construction of the present-day hotel near the freeway.
