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Up for sale is a Vintage 1940s Motel Inn Dining Room Menu from Bakersfield, California, known historically as the "World's Largest Motel" along U.S. Highway 99.
The front cover features a full-color graphic of the courtyard patio and bell tower, complete with handwritten family provenance annotations dated 6/9/41 noting "Dined here..." and "TABLE WE SAT AT 6/9/41". The back cover details property amenities including 167 rooms, outdoor dining patio, swimming pool, Palm Ball Room, Cocktail Lounge, and Arcade Shopping Center. The interior unfolds to display the complete original A La Carte & Dining Room Menu featuring steaks, chops, salads, and drinks.
Establishment: Motel Inn ("World's Largest Motel") - Location: Bakersfield, California
- Date Note: Handwritten date notation 6/9/41 on cover
- Format: Bi-fold paper restaurant menu
Condition:
Vintage Collectible Condition. The front cover shows pen ink handwritten notes from 1941 pointing out the exact patio table used. The back cover exhibits age-related water staining/discoloration along the outer paper edges. Interior menu pages remain clean, legible, and intact.
Please inspect all attached photographs closely for full cosmetic details, edge wear, and water staining prior to dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">AA
