I'm a fan of DC area spots on matchbooks like this one for Tommy Gwaltney's Blues Alley in Georgetown, DC. At soem point they dropped the namesake and just kept Blue Alley.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Hotel Floridan and Gator Bar and Lounge
The front cover for the Hotel Floridan isn't near as interesting as the back cover which advertises the Gator Bar and Lounge. My friends know I like any cover that says Entertainment Nightly, but to have that and an orange 'gator in a top hat, cane and tux holding a mixed drink while dancing? Quickly becoming one of my favorite covers.
Paddy's Clam House in New York City
Paddy's Clam House at 215 West 34th Street in New York City was just a few buildings down from Macy's. There's a lot of history about it out there. This is an older Lion Match cover and is one of the longer ones.
From a series of postcards that Paddy's Clam House had made. Depending on which one you find the prices in the window may vary. Imagine a complete New York City lunch for $1.21
The Hilltop Motor Court at Seven Corners
The Hilltop Motor Court at Seven Corners ( the intersection of route 50 and route 7 ) was a place that in the late 80's and early 90's I was told by my father never to go near. Maybe because of the undercover surveillance and drug activity. But in it's heyday, the Hilltop Motor Court was a gorgeous place and I loved the architecture of the old motel. I recently came across this matchbook holder from Hilltop Motor Court. It was filthy and stained at first, but a few days in a container of soapy water cleaned it up pretty nice.
Hilltop Motor Court in it's former glory when owned by Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Thompson.
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