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- Sign, "Please do not disturb occupant of this room," 1934 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- December 31, 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "Please do not disturb occupant of this room," 1934
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- Complimentary Soap from Benjamin Franklin Hotel, 1940-1959 -
- 1940-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Complimentary Soap from Benjamin Franklin Hotel, 1940-1959
- Sign, "Valet Service," 1930-1940 - Keeping clothes clean and fresh is hard to do when traveling. Many mid-20th century hotels provided valet service for travelers -- especially businesspersons who may return. Guests at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel who needed valet service found this sign conveniently located in their room. A quick call and guests could receive a number of garment cleaning and alteration services "Day & Night."
- 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "Valet Service," 1930-1940
Keeping clothes clean and fresh is hard to do when traveling. Many mid-20th century hotels provided valet service for travelers -- especially businesspersons who may return. Guests at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel who needed valet service found this sign conveniently located in their room. A quick call and guests could receive a number of garment cleaning and alteration services "Day & Night."
- Sign, "Please do not disturb occupant of this room," 1934 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- December 31, 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "Please do not disturb occupant of this room," 1934
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- Sign, "Please do not disturb occupant of this room," 1936 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- September 15, 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "Please do not disturb occupant of this room," 1936
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- Sign, "Please do not disturb occupant of this room," 1939 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- June 05, 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "Please do not disturb occupant of this room," 1939
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.