Vintage LIONS DEN Restaurant Menu c1940s City Aerial View Ephemera Chicago RARE For Sale

Discover a fascinating piece of mid-century Americana with this vintage menu from the LIONS DEN restaurant, likely dating from the 1940s or 1950s. The cover features a striking blue-tone aerial cityscape, topped by a prominent image of a majestic lion statue, with the restaurant\'s name boldly printed vertically. This unique menu offers a captivating glimpse into dining culture and urban landscapes of the era, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of vintage menus, historical city views, or ephemera from the post-war period.Inside, the menu presents a delightful array of classic American diner fare, from \"Threedecker Sandwiches\" and \"Hamburger De Luxe\" to \"Ice Cream Sodas\" and \"Sundaes,\" all priced in cents, reflecting the economic context of the time. A notable detail is the \"NO TIPPING\" policy, offering a window into past service industry practices. This collectible item is rich in historical context, perfect for enthusiasts interested in culinary history, retro graphics, or the everyday life of the 1940s and 1950s.This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.Measures approximately 9 by 6.5 inches