This vintage matchbook advertises the Wm Penn Hotel, located at 2208 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles, just one block from Westlake Park. The design features bold yellow and black text on a brown background, with an illustrated depiction of the hotel building. The matchbook also promotes the George Pepperdine Foundation, which operates modern apartment houses nearby, providing a unique historical connection to the area and the foundation's real estate endeavors.

Made in America, this collectible matchbook is a fine example of mid-20th century advertising. It measures approximately standard matchbook size and includes detailed contact information for Mr. Paul Stanton at Exposition 3181. Collectors of vintage hotel memorabilia, Los Angeles history, and mid-century advertising will appreciate the distinctive graphics and provenance of this item. A rare piece reflecting post-war American hospitality and urban development.