Box 9

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Dancing in the Veranda Room. Dominion Monarch Floating Hotel. Operated by Western Hotels, Inc., Pier 50, Seattle, Washington.

Illustrated cover. Bifold brochure advertising dancing and entertainment. Serves as a drinks list, advertising cocktails, wines, and spirits.

Scope and Contents Villa d'Este Dessert Menu. Based on research, it's possible that this is the famous Villa d'Este in Trivoli, Italy, but the entire menu is in English and makes no direct mention of a city or nation. There are other locations with the name Villa d'Este in Las Vegas and San Francisco. Illustrated menu. Menu offers standard desserts, but features a special section listing items with names inspired by famous Italian landmarks, e.g., "Roman Holiday," "The Gondola," "The Coliseum". ...

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Victor Rosellini's Restaurant. 610 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington.

Illustrated menu cover. Lunch menu lists a la carte options, and has a dated attachment card with the daily specials.

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This collection consists of a variety of artifacts, mostly Native American in nature. The most relevant part of this collection has been processed.

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Von's Cafe. Verso describes the history of the restaurant and how it was founded in 1910 and changed its name in 1939; also discusses history of Seattle, so it is assumed that the restaurant is located in Seattle, Washington.

Illustrated menu cover. Extensive menu lists typical dinner fare, and includes two sheets of paper dedicated to dinner menu items.

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Washington Athletic Club. Seattle, Washington.

Illustrated menu cover. Interior menu is separate, meaning that it is not printed onto the cover, but is included as multiple illustrated pages. Lists typical lunch fare, chef's suggestions, etc.

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Welcome to the Magic Empire. Hand-illustrated map of Northeastern Oklahoma with various dams, water features, and other landmarks. Copyrighted by the Tulsa Paper Company.

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Well of the Sea, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois. "Carte des Vins" translates to wine list.

Illustrated menu cover. Menu lists wines. Verso has a chart indicating the quality of vintage wines and champagnes from 1921-1950.

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Well of the Sea, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois.

Photo-illustrated menu cover featuring the dining room. Menu lists sandwiches, seafood cocktails, etc. A dated attachment card gives the day's dinner suggestions.

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Well of the Sea, Sherman Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.

Illustrated menu cover. Seafood menu. Interior mentions that the restaurant was created by Robert E. Lederer. The murals, light sculptures, wire fish, and table tops were by Richard Koppe. The murals were painted by Martin K. Ziegner.