1933 Ireland's Fish House Chicago Ad 1930s Lobster Dinner Ephemera Rates
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Discover a fascinating piece of Chicago's culinary history with this vintage advertisement for Ireland's Fish House, proudly proclaiming itself "World's Largest." This ephemera, dating from the 1930s, invites "Visitors in Chicago" to experience delightful luncheons and dinners, featuring "Thirty-two Delicious LOBSTER, FISH Soft Shell Crab" at remarkably period-specific prices. The ad highlights their famous $1.50 Lobster Shore Dinner and "MIDNIGHT LOBSTER SUPPERS," reflecting the vibrant dining scene of the era.
This historical ad provides a vivid glimpse into early 20th-century restaurant culture, advertising the establishment at 632-4-6-8 N. Clark St. at Ontario, complete with a "DELAWARE 2020" phone number. It also mentions a retail fish market next door offering "FRESH LOBSTERS and Fish to Take Home." Collectors of Chicago history, vintage advertising, restaurant memorabilia, or ephemera from the Prohibition/post-Prohibition era will find this a compelling addition to their collection. The advertisement showcases the bold typography and direct marketing style characteristic of its time, making it a unique conversational piece.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 4 by 2 inches
1933 Ireland's Fish House Chicago Ad 1930s Lobster Dinner Ephemera Rates
$13.99
This historical ad provides a vivid glimpse into early 20th-century restaurant culture, advertising the establishment at 632-4-6-8 N. Clark St. at Ontario, complete with a "DELAWARE 2020" phone number. It also mentions a retail fish market next door offering "FRESH LOBSTERS and Fish to Take Home." Collectors of Chicago history, vintage advertising, restaurant memorabilia, or ephemera from the Prohibition/post-Prohibition era will find this a compelling addition to their collection. The advertisement showcases the bold typography and direct marketing style characteristic of its time, making it a unique conversational piece.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 4 by 2 inches
