Product Description
Vintage 10-strike matchbook cover (no matches) from the 1950's advertising the Julius Castle Restaurant at 302 Greenwich St (1541 Montgomery St) overlooking San Francisco Bay in the Telegraph Hill section of San Francisco, California.
The castle shaped Gothic revival style restaurant building was built in 1924-28 and served as a speakeasy during Prohibition. It operated as a restaurant until 2007. The building was designated a San Francisco landmark in 1980. New owners have been attempting to reopen the restaurant for over a decade but have met with local opposition and permitting obstacles.
The front cover of the matchbook says "World Famous Julis Castle" and has the restaurant's location. The strike side has an image of the restaurant building. The inside of the matchbook has an image of the Golden Gate Bridge and says "Overlooking Beautiful San Francisco Bay. Julius Castle 12 Noon to 10:30PM, Cocktail Lounge closed Sundays"
The matchbook cover is in very good condition. It is empty and there are no matches, and the strike pad appears to be unused. (see photos).
Product Description
Vintage 10-strike matchbook cover (no matches) from the 1950's advertising the Julius Castle Restaurant at 302 Greenwich St (1541 Montgomery St) overlooking San Francisco Bay in the Telegraph Hill section of San Francisco, California.
The castle shaped Gothic revival style restaurant building was built in 1924-28 and served as a speakeasy during Prohibition. It operated as a restaurant until 2007. The building was designated a San Francisco landmark in 1980. New owners have been attempting to reopen the restaurant for over a decade but have met with local opposition and permitting obstacles.
The front cover of the matchbook says "World Famous Julis Castle" and has the restaurant's location. The strike side has an image of the restaurant building. The inside of the matchbook has an image of the Golden Gate Bridge and says "Overlooking Beautiful San Francisco Bay. Julius Castle 12 Noon to 10:30PM, Cocktail Lounge closed Sundays"
The matchbook cover is in very good condition. It is empty and there are no matches, and the strike pad appears to be unused. (see photos).