1. Alexander Young Hotel — Honolulu, Hawaii Complete multi-page menu brochure featuring the iconic Waikiki landmark. Beautifully designed with distinctive pink carnation border and lime green panels in classic Art Deco-Hawaiian style. Includes comprehensive sections:
• Full appetizers & relishes • Soups (Cold Vichyssoise, French Onion) • Luncheon entrees (Fresh fish, poultry, beef selections) • Sandwiches & salads • Egg dishes & desserts • Extensive beverage section with imported wines, champagne, and cocktails • Personalized with handwritten signatures on interior pages • Vintage pricing documentation ($0.75–$1.50 range for entrees)
2. The Bluegrass Room — Brown Hotel, Louisville Scenic promotional brochure with beautiful period photograph of dining room overlooking water with tall trees. Elegant period graphics highlighting this famous Kentucky hotel establishment.
3. Coffee Shop Menu — Brown Hotel, Louisville Complete café menu dated Tuesday, October 21, 1952. Detailed menu featuring:
✓ Historic Hotels — Both Alexander Young (Waikiki landmark) and Brown Hotel (Louisville icon) are legendary properties with devoted collector bases
✓ Beautiful Design — Art Deco and Art Deco-Hawaiian aesthetic; stunning graphics that photograph beautifully for display
✓ Complete Documentation — Multi-page brochures with comprehensive menus, not just single sheets
✓ Price History — Fascinating window into mid-20th century dining costs and pricing structures
✓ Travel Ephemera Appeal — Perfect for vintage travel, hospitality history, and Americana collectors
✓ Regional Interest — Strong collector bases in Hawaii and Kentucky appreciate local landmark documentation
✓ Display Quality — Attractive enough for framing or shadowbox display; conversation pieces for vintage home décor
CONDITION:
Vintage condition with appropriate age. All pages present and readable. Some creasing and browning consistent with age and storage. Alexander Young brochure shows handling marks and signature notations. Brown Hotel items are in good readable condition.