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- Milford Diner Matchbook, Milford, Pennsylvania, 1949-1971 - Cigarette smoking was commonplace during the mid-20th century, and free matchbooks for customers promised free advertising. The Milford Diner was located in Milford, Pennsylvania--the "Gateway to Pike County's Vacationland" for travelers to the Poconos from New York City. This diner was manufactured by Mountain View Diners of Singac, New Jersey, known for its durable steel framework construction.
- 1949-1971
- Collections - Artifact
Milford Diner Matchbook, Milford, Pennsylvania, 1949-1971
Cigarette smoking was commonplace during the mid-20th century, and free matchbooks for customers promised free advertising. The Milford Diner was located in Milford, Pennsylvania--the "Gateway to Pike County's Vacationland" for travelers to the Poconos from New York City. This diner was manufactured by Mountain View Diners of Singac, New Jersey, known for its durable steel framework construction.
- Rest-Well Motel Matchbook, 1945-1960 - During the 1930s, primitive tourist cabins and cottage courts evolved into integrated lodging units called motels. As competition between motels increased, matches and ashtrays -- imprinted with the motel's name -- were often set on the dresser to advertise that motel and to encourage guests to keep their cigarette ashes contained. Matches often served as souvenirs of the stay.
- 1945-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Rest-Well Motel Matchbook, 1945-1960
During the 1930s, primitive tourist cabins and cottage courts evolved into integrated lodging units called motels. As competition between motels increased, matches and ashtrays -- imprinted with the motel's name -- were often set on the dresser to advertise that motel and to encourage guests to keep their cigarette ashes contained. Matches often served as souvenirs of the stay.