Vintage Hotel McLure Wheeling WV Matchbook Universal Match Corp Mid-Century For Sale

Discover a piece of Wheeling, West Virginia\'s vibrant hospitality history with this vintage Hotel McLure matchbook. The front cover proudly displays the iconic \"HOTEL McLURE\" name, complete with a distinctive crest featuring the \"H M W\" monogram (Hotel McLure Wheeling) encircled by a winged wreath. Below, it notes \"A FRAWLEY FRIENDLY HOTEL\" and the publisher, Universal Match Corp. of Pittsburgh, indicating its authentic production.Flipping to the back, the matchbook highlights the hotel\'s amenities, including \"Air Conditioned\" rooms, a \"LAUREL ROOM,\" \"COFFEE SHOP,\" \"BANQUET ROOMS,\" and \"TELEVISION\" – features that were significant selling points in its era. It boasts \"WHEELING\'S LARGEST AND BEST LOCATED\" establishment with \"300 SPACIOUS ROOMS,\" alongside a classic 304 area code phone number. This matchbook is a fascinating collectible for those interested in vintage advertising, hotel memorabilia, or West Virginia history.This vintage matchbook cover shows expected age-related wear. It may have scuffing, edge wear, creasing, discoloration, tears, writing, sticker residue or other imperfections consistent with age and use. Please review all photos carefully, as they are considered part of the description and best represent the item\'s condition.
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