VTG 1970s My Brother's Place Chicago Gay Restaurant Bar Matchbook 20 Matches For Sale

VTG 1970s My Brother's Place Chicago Gay Restaurant Bar Matchbook 20 MatchesDescriptionVintage advertising matchbook from My Brother's Place, a historic gay-community restaurant and bar formerly located at 111 West Hubbard Street in Chicago, Illinois. Documented in LGBTQ+ publications as early as 1975, the establishment was part of Chicago's thriving Clark-Dearborn-Hubbard gay nightlife district. A 1980 gay-community business directory advertised My Brother's Place for excellence in fine dining, while later advertisements promoted cocktails, dinner specials, and entertainment. This striking red-and-black matchbook features the restaurant's name, original address, telephone number, and the phrases “Cocktails and Dinner” and “Reservations Suggested.” A wonderful survivor of Chicago's LGBTQ+ social and dining history, retaining all 20 original black-stemmed matches.ConditionVintage preowned condition with light surface scratches, minor edge wear, and age-related marks. Original staple remains intact, and all 20 matches are present and unused. Please see images to decide if this item will be a valuable addition to your collection.Key Details-- Establishment: My Brother's Place

-- Address: 111 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610

-- Era: Circa 1970s–1980s

-- Historical Significance: Chicago LGBTQ+ restaurant and nightlife history

-- Telephone: 321-0776

-- Design: Red background with black lettering

-- Advertising: Cocktails and Dinner / Reservations Suggested

-- Matches: All 20 original black-stemmed matches present

-- Format: Vintage advertising matchbook

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