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These are matchboxes for the Vickers Switch Restaurant & Lounge at the Holiday Inn in Blacksburg, VA.
The restaurant's logo features a train, specifically the Norfolk and Western Railway's Huckleberry.
The establishment offered "modest prices" and was located at [phone removed by ].
Vickers Switch was associated with a local Holiday Inn in Blacksburg, Virginia
The vintage matchbox in the selected region is an advertisement for Vickers Switch Restaurant & Lounge, which was located within the Holiday Inn in Blacksburg, Virginia. [1, 2]
Vickers Switch Restaurant & Lounge
Established: The matchbox notes the restaurant was established in 1979.
Theme: The name "Vickers Switch" refers to an unincorporated railroad community in Montgomery County, Virginia. This history is reflected in the restaurant's logo, which features a caboose and references "varied menu" and "modest prices."
Location: It was a staple of the Holiday Inn at 3503 South Main Street (now the site of the Hyatt Place).
Historical Context: During the 1970s and 80s, the restaurant was a popular local spot for dining and entertainment
