Description: From circa 1950's this is a great paper placemat from the famous Steve's Gay 90's Room Restaurant that was located in Tacoma, Washington. Originally known as Steve's Cafe, the restaurant opened in 1941 and later changed it's name to fit the decor and atmosphere. The restaurant offered cocktails and American food served smorgasbord style for a nominal charge, with dining music and entertainment in the evening. The booths were decorated to appear like "surreys with a fringe on top". Checkered tablecloths and wagon wheel chandeliers completed the look. In the mid 50's, Steve's added to their unique treasure trove an actual cable car, converted to street driving, bought at auction in San Francisco and driven to Tacoma. The Cable Car Room then opened with replicas of Tacoma and San Francisco cable cars as booths in the cocktail lounge. The crowning gem was the Opera House, opened in a mid 50's expansion, furnished with antiques from South Tacoma mansions and featuring a twice nightly floor show with Can-Can girls among other performers. In it's prime, Steve's had huge neon signs that pointed the way to "South Tacoma's newest dining hot spot" and could hold around 700 people in the building itself. Sadly, due to years of declining business and changing tastes, Steve's Gay 90's Restaurant closed it's doors in 1997. The building has gone through numerous changes, but the shell of the outdoor sign survives. There aren't a lot of remnants of this wonderful establishment, mostly, if anything, you will find some postcards, so this colorful paper placemat is a true treasure! On the placemat you will see some light staining, edge wear, and a center vertical crease as shown in the photos. It measures 15" x 10". This would be a wonderful item to add to your vintage restaurant, MCM/1950's, or Tacoma memorabilia collection! Please have a look at our store for more vintage ephemera including vintage menus from Tacoma and other great cities across America! Shipping: Shipping will be within 1 day of receiving payment excluding Sundays and holidays This menu will be folded in half along the existing vertical crease and packed with sturdy cardboard reinforcement for safe shipping Shipping will be combined for multiple items whenever possible International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to purchase.
Price: 10.49 USD
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
End Time: 2024-12-04T13:26:41.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
