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Authentic Pennsylvania Hospitality & Culinary Ephemera
This listing features an original vintage breakfast menu from the historic Penn-Harris Hotel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A landmark of the state capital, the Penn-Harris was renowned for its service and status, making this menu a prized addition for collectors of local history or restaurant memorabilia.
Listing Highlights:
• Classic Mid-Century Design: The tall, slender format features a textured orange "linen" style cover with a refined woodcut-style illustration of the hotel building and a bold "good morning!" greeting.
• Extensive Period Menu: The interior reveals a wide array of "Morning Plate Combinations" and à la carte options, including regional specialties like Fried Philadelphia Scrapple, Cod Fish Cakes, and Kippered Herring.
• Historical Pricing: Provides a fascinating look at the economy of the era, with coffee at 10 cents, omelettes at 40 cents, and full Virginia Ham breakfast plates for $1.00.
• Management Provenance: The menu prominently credits Franklin Moore, Manager, who was a significant figure in the hotel's long history of service.
• Collector's Appeal: Ideal for those specializing in Harrisburg local history, hotel ware, or mid-century kitchen decor and prop use.
Key Details:
• Establishment: The Penn-Harris Hotel.
• Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• Era: Circa 1940s - early 1950s.
• Format: Three-panel tall fold-out menu.
• Theme: Mid-Century Modern, Hotel History, Pennsylvania Americana, Culinary Satire.
Condition Note: Please view photos to assess condition and feel free to ask any questions you have.
