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King Joy Lo Restaurant
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Description
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Postcard showing the interior of the King Joy Lo restaurant at 1217 Grand Avenue.
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Object Type
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Postcard
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Top of the Tower Restaurant - Tour D'Argent
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Description
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Postcard showing the French-themed Tour D'Argent portion of the Top of the Tower Restaurant, once located on the 30th floor of Commerce Tower. A caption on the reverse side reads: Tour D'Argent - an epicure's dream, magnificent as its famous Parisian namesake. Elegant dining high above the city on the thirtieth floor of Commerce Tower.
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Date
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1964~
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Object Type
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Postcard
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Top of the Tower Restaurant - Giuseppe's Roof
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Description
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Postcard showing the Italian-themed Giuseppe's Roof portion of the Top of the Tower Restaurant, once located on the 30th floor of Commerce Tower. A caption on the reverse side reads: Giuseppe's Roof - a section of Rome lifted and laced atop Commerce Tower. Authentic Italian dining in the heart of America.
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Date
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1964~
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Object Type
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Postcard
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Top of the Tower Restaurant - Salzburg Haus
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Description
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Postcard showing the German-themed Salzburg Haus portion of the Top of the Tower Restaurant, once located on the 30th floor of Commerce Tower. A caption on the reverse side reads: Salzburg Haus - a Viennese rathskeller thirty stories above the city in Commerce Tower. Hearty drinking and dining in the old world Austrian manner.
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Date
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1964~
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Object Type
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Postcard
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Title
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The Golden Ox Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
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Description
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Unused postcard with pictures of the interior and exterior of the Golden Ox Restaurant. Photography by Bob Cunningham. Advertisement states "Located at the Stock Yards, 1600 Genesee, Kansas City, Mo., Telephone 816-842-2866 Just five minutes from downtown K.C. Internationally famous for steaks. Seating capacity 300. Banquet facilities available. Also in Washington D.C. and Denver, Colo. 'Where the steak is born'"
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Object Type
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Postcard
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Hereford House Menu
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Hereford House menu, measuring 17 x 18.5 in. The menu is designed to resemble a cow's head. The menu is signed by actor George McFarland, known for his role as "Spanky" in the Our Gang (also known as The Little Rascals) films. Printed on the front are the names Jack Webb and Joe Marlo as hosts. A notice printed on the reverse states that this is a souvenir menu and that prices and descriptions of menus items may not be current.
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Date
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1990~
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Object Type
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Archival Material
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Plaza III
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Description
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Postcard showing the interior of the Plaza III restaurant, once located at 4749 Pennsylvania Avenue in the Country Club Plaza. The reverse side of the card reads: "Amid the pleasurable surroundings of the Country Club Plaza, Plaza III is a favorite of Kansas Citians for fine food and drink. For a very special dining experience, enjoy luncheon Monday through Saturday and outstanding cuisine nightly, including Kansas City steaks, seafood and continental specialties. Down stairs at Plaza III features live entertainment for your listening pleasure. 4749 Pennsylvania, K.C., Mo. 64112 - 753-000."
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Object Type
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Postcard
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Hereford House
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Description
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Postcard showing two employees preparing foot at the Hereford House steakhouse, once located at 20th and Main streets in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The reverse side of the card reads: "Open Hearth Charcoal Broilers at Webb & Marlo's Hereford House in Kansas City where the Hereford is king and steaks are deliciously broiled before your eyes...plus fine wines and cocktails served in an atmosphere reminiscent of the old west combined with a bit of New Orleans charm. Our Pizza Pie Made with finest oil and Cheeses." An advertisement, also on the reverse side of the card reads" "Good for a Hereford House 'Special Treat' If Presented (when ordering dinner) Before July 31, 1964."
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Date
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1964
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Object Type
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Postcard
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Title
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Arthur Bryant
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Description
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Arthur Bryant inside his restaurant. A line of customers can be seen.
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Date
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1981-02-15
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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3203-3209 Southwest Boulevard - Last Chance Tavern (Saloon)
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Description
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View looking east of the buildings that once stood at 3203-3209 Southwest Boulevard. The Last Chance Tavern (or Saloon) at 3205 Southwest Boulevard, Goulding's, and the Last Chance Cafe are in view. Cars parked on the street can and pedestrians be seen. The state line is indicated with an arrow and the Missouri and Kansas sides are labeled.
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Date
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1939-07
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Object Type
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Photograph
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3203-3211 Southwest Boulevard - Last Chance Tavern (Saloon)
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Description
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View looking east of the buildings that once stood at 3203-3211 Southwest Boulevard. The Last Chance Tavern (or Saloon) at 3205 Southwest Boulevard, Goulding's, and the Last Chance Cafe are in view. Cars parked on the street can be seen.
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Date
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1950-04
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Geo. E. Wisner's Saloon and Restaurant
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Description
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Advertising card for Geo. E. Wisner's Saloon and Restaurant showing a rear view of five bulls standing in a row. The first bull has small horns and its tail sticks straight up in the air. As you move right down the line, each bull has longer horns, but a droopier tail. One of two cards, identical except for background color (this one is white). Front of card says: "How Old are You?" and each cow is labeled, from left to right: "20 .."." 30 .."."40 .."." 50 .."." 60." Along side of card it says: "High Water Mark, 8 Feet 9 Inches in the Room." On the bottom it says: "Dan Griffin, Nights. Eugene Potts, Days. Geo. E. Wisner, Prop." Back of card says: "Geo. E. Wisner's Saloon and Restaurant, Stock Yards. Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Beer." Address given on back of card:
1605 Genesee St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Geo. E. Wisner's Saloon and Restaurant
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Description
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Advertising card for Geo. E. Wisner's Saloon and Restaurant showing a rear view of five bulls standing in a row. The first bull has small horns and its tail sticks straight up in the air. As you move right, down the line, each bull has longer horns, but a droopier tail. One of two cards, identical except for background color (this one is pink). Card is damaged; some of image is torn off. Front of card says: "How Old are You?" and each cow is labeled, from left to right: "20 .."." 30 .."."40 .."." 50 .."." 60." Along side of card it says: "High Water Mark, 8 Feet 9 Inches in the Room." On the bottom it says: "Dan Griffin, Nights. Eugene Potts, Days. Geo. E. Wisner, Prop." Back of card says: "Geo. E. Wisner's Saloon and Restaurant, Stock Yards. Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Beer." Address given on back of card:
1605 Genesee St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Ideal
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Description
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Advertising card for "Ideal" showing a stag wading along the edge of a lake with mountains in the background and waterfowl flying past. One of a set of four cards with similar design and subject. Front of card says: "The Delmonico of the West." Back of card says: "'A Feast of Fat Things' at the 'Ideal', No. 1032 Main St., The Delmonico of the West. Table D'Hote Dinners, Homelike Meals, Popular Table Board, Pure Ice Cream, 'Ideal Coffee.' Strictly First-Class. (Smith & Tew, Prs)." Address given on front and back of card:
1032 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Ideal
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Description
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Advertising card for "Ideal" showing a stag leaping over a fallen tree trunk followed by men on horses. One of a set of four cards with similar design and subject. Front of card says: "The Delmonico of the West." Back of card says: "'A Feast of Fat Things' at the 'Ideal', No. 1032 Main St., The Delmonico of the West. Table D'Hote Dinners, Homelike Meals, Popular Table Board, Pure Ice Cream, 'Ideal Coffee.' Strictly First-Class. (Smith & Tew, Prs)." Address given on front and back of card:
1032 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Ideal
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Description
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Advertising card for "Ideal" showing a stag fallen and surrounded by hunting dogs while behind, a man on a horse blows a horn. One of a set of four cards with similar design and subject. Front of card says: "The Delmonico of the West." Back of card says: "'A Feast of Fat Things' at the 'Ideal', No. 1032 Main St., The Delmonico of the West. Table D'Hote Dinners, Homelike Meals, Popular Table Board, Pure Ice Cream, 'Ideal Coffee.' Strictly First-Class. (Smith & Tew, Prs)." Address given on front and back of card:
1032 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Ideal
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Description
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Advertising card for "Ideal" showing a stag in the pose of 'The Monarch of the Glen.' One of a set of four cards with similar design and subject. Front of card says: "The Delmonico of the West." Back of card says: "'A Feast of Fat Things' at the 'Ideal', No. 1032 Main St., The Delmonico of the West. Table D'Hote Dinners, Homelike Meals, Popular Table Board, Pure Ice Cream, 'Ideal Coffee.' Strictly First-Class. (Smith & Tew, Prs)." Address given on front and back of card:
1032 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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El Sereno Buffet and Restaurant
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Description
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Postcard showing the interior of the El Sereno Buffet and Restaurant, once located at 800 Walnut Street in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. A slogan on the front of the card reads: "Home of the Hot Tomato Chaser." The reverse side of the card reads: "El Sereno Buffet - Specializing in American and Italian Foods - French Fried Shrimp Served Daily - French Fried Onion Rings - Fish and Oysters in Season."
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Postcard
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