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ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
Pattern: Gold Wheat Sheaf Emblem & Ornate Scroll Borders
Brand: The Newporter Inn (Newport Beach, CA)
Type: Vintage Oversized Restaurant Menu
Style: Mid-Century Modern Luxury Resort Ephemera
Country of Origin: United States
Age: 1960s Era (Dated September 1962)
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION & HISTORY
An exceptional, museum-grade piece of Southern California coastal history, this massive, oversized dinner menu dates precisely to the September 1962 grand opening era of the legendary Newporter Inn in Newport Beach. Custom printed by the Lord Menu Co. of Los Angeles, the spectacular cover features a striking mid-century stylized gold wheat sheaf emblem. The detailed back cover serves as a historical directory for the resort\'s initial venues, highlighting \"The Excitement of Dining\" across the property: The Coffee House, Bourbon Street (featuring informal weekend dancing), The Lido Lounge (overlooking beautiful Balboa Bay), The Marine Dining Room, and The Empire Room. Most notably, it features the historic 9-hole, par-3 Newporter Inn Golf Course designed by the world-renowned golf architect Billy Bell.
The Newporter Inn (opened in 1962, now Hyatt Regency) was famous asJohn Wayne\'s favorite local hangout/poker den,Nixon\'s Western White House press headquarters, and a premierOrange County resort & golf destinationfeaturing a course designed by renowned golf architect William F. \"Billy\" Bell.
The expansive interior \"Marine Room\" menu offers an incredible mid-century culinary time capsule, showcasing prime selections such as Tournedos of Beef Newporter for $5.50, Lobster Thermidor for $4.25, Coq Au Vin for $3.75, and a Chateaubriand Bouquetiere for two for $13.50, alongside a 25-cent cup of Postum or Sanka. The physical item measures approximately 17 inches in height and has a nominal weight of under 4 ounces (approx. 0.25 lbs / 113 grams). A premier showpiece designed for framing, perfect for elite collectors of golf history, mid-century modern design, or classic Newport Beach memorabilia.
SHIPPING, INSURANCE & SECURITY
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RETURN POLICY
Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery. As a specialist collector, I provide high-resolution photography and detailed item criteria so you can buy with confidence. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs, and the item must be returned in its original, unaltered condition as shown in the listing images.
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