Estate sale find, vintage original Elegant Black Ladies Photo Integrated Restaurant Barney's Market Club Chicago, circa 1940-50s.
Hi Senator! In 1945 Barney's Market Club (at 741 West Randolph Street in Chicago) - famous for its steaks, drinks, and the proprietor's charming habit of referring to all who came through as "Senator" - found itself in some trouble with the Office of Price Administration.
OPA, which oversaw rationing during WWII, suspended Barney's from serving rationed meats, fats, and oils as punishment for illegally acquiring extra ration points.
"There's not a chance of a steak or other rationed foods at Barney's Market Club" declared OPA Administrator Rae E. Walters, adding that "Of course Barney can continue to keep the bar open." Barney's survived the suspension, and long outlived OPA which ceased operations in 1947.
Barney himself died in 1951 but the restaurant stayed open for another 45 years before closing in 1996. It is the current site of Haymarket Pub & Brewery.
The item measures approximately 7" X 8.5", approximate shipping weight 4 ounces.
PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - AS IS - SIGNS OF WEAR - AGE TONING - DISCOLORATION - FADING - SOILING - STAINS - SCUFFS - RUBBING - WRITING - The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, no odors, please see images.
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