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Vintage Stagecoach Inn Advertising Matchbook – Manitou Springs, CO
Rare 100% Complete, Un-Struck, Crisp Mid-Century Condition!Up for sale is a beautiful, investment-grade piece of mid-century Colorado hospitality history. This vintage advertising matchbook features the iconic Stagecoach Inn, a legendary historic landmark nestled right next to Fountain Creek at 702 Manitou Ave in Manitou Springs, Colorado.Finding a 60+ year-old matchbook with its matches completely intact and a completely pristine, un-struck striker strip is exceptionally rare. Most were thrown into drawers or used up decades ago.A Nostalgic Landmark Full of Rich Memories
For decades, the Stagecoach Inn was the ultimate staple for both locals and travelers trekking toward Pikes Peak, the Garden of the Gods, and Ute Pass. Frequented by families, couples, and classic American road-trippers throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, it is fondly remembered for its rustic barn-style architecture. The building itself is a piece of history—originally serving as Manitou\'s very first hydro-electric plant and later the Manitou Journal building.Anyone who stepped inside will instantly remember the authentic horse-drawn stagecoach on display, the cozy stone fireplace, the inviting deck overlooking the rushing creek, and the warm, mid-century atmosphere that defined Colorado mountain dining. This piece of ephemera perfectly captures that golden era of American travel culture.Item Condition & Features For Collectors:
- Type: Standard 20-Strike matchbook.
- Condition: Excellent, crisp vintage condition. No moisture damage, no fading, and sharp graphics.
- Striker Strip: Pristine, clean, and completely un-struck.
- Completeness: 100% full with all 20 original matches intact.
- Graphics: Striking, detailed black-and-white illustration of a horse-drawn stagecoach pulling up to the historic inn, framed by the Colorado mountains.
- Estimated Era: 1950s / 1960s.
Why Add This To Your Collection?
Whether you are a serious phillumenist (matchbook collector), a vintage advertising enthusiast, or someone who deeply misses the glory days of the Stagecoach Inn in Manitou Springs, this is a premium-grade piece of memorabilia. It displays beautifully in a shadowbox, frame, or matchbook album.Shipping Note: This item will be safely packaged in a sturdy box to ensure it arrives in the exact pristine condition shown. (Please note: Shipping matches will comply with postal safety regulations for flammable items and is ground ship only).Don\'t miss out on this pristine piece of Colorado history—add it to your collection today!
