Historic New England

Menu for The Brunswick, hotel, Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., May 8, 1879

The dinner menu for Thursday, May 8, 1879 is listed on the verso. The menu borders are unreadable. The bottom appears to list Boston theaters and curtain times.

Date: 1879-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254935

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.006

Letterhead for The Brunswick and The Lenox, hotels, on either side of Copley Square, Boston, Mass., undated

Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library are seen between the two hotels.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254938

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.007

Trade card for Dooley's Merchants' Exchange Hotel, State Street, Boston, Mass., 1856

The business was established on September 1, 1847. Dooley's has "Trusty porters on hand day & night."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254940

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.008

Trade card for the Quincy House, lodging house, No. 1 Brattle Square, opposite Brattle Street Church, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "Quincy House, by Alanson Long, kept on strictly temperance principles."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254947

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.009

Trade card for the American House, hotel, Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1870

The lower right corner of the card reads "Lewis Price, Proprietor."

Date: ca. 1870

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254949

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.010

Trade card for the Pearl Street House, lodging house, corner of Pearl & Milk Streets, Boston, Mass., ca. 1850

Hitchcock & Huggins are the proprietors of the Pearl Street House in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254951

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.011

Trade card for the Albion, hotel, corner of Tremont & Beacon Streets, Boston, Mass., undated

The bottom of the card reads "The Rooms of this Hotel are arranged with especial regard to comfort for familites & others."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254953

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.012

Trade card for Clark's Hotel, 577 & 579 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Hotel is for gentlemen only and is on the European plan.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254954

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.013

Trade card for the Campbell House, lodging house, No. 6 Wilson Lane from State Street to Dock Square, Boston, Mass., undated

Meals are served at all hours of the day with separate dining and sitting rooms for ladies. A.R. Campbell and Chas. H. Coverly are the proprietors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254958

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.014

Advertisement for the Hotel Vendome, Commonwealth Avenue at Dartmouth Street, Boston, Mass., July 1922

The advertisement is from the July 1922 issue of "Town & Country."

Date: 1922-07

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254959

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.015

Stranger's guide around Boston and how to leave it for the guests of The Tremont House, hotel, Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1855

The folded guide lists places of amusement, objects of interest, public buildings, pleasant drives, suburban sights, cemeteries and travel to other cities using railroads and steam ships. The back cover has an advertisement for Grover & Baker's Sewing Machines. The item was printed by Allen, 22 Cour...

Date: ca. 1855

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254962

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.016

Trade card for the Mariner's Home, 312 & 314 Commercial Street, Boston, Mass., undated

"The original and only Mariner's Home" was established in 1875 to take the place of the Sailor's Home. The property is advertised as a temperance house.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.017

Broadside for the Marshall House, lodging house, No. 10 Marshall Street, Boston, Mass, undated

Marshall House is opposite the Boston Stone described in this advertisement for the lodging house and restaurant.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254986

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.018

Letterhead for the Parker House, hotel, School Street, corner of Tremont, Boston, Mass., 1880s

The Parker House hotel is located at the intersection of School and Tremont Streets in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254987

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.019

Postcard for the Hotel Bellevue, next to the State House, Boston, Mass., dated May 8, 1928

The Hotel Bellevue is located at the intersection of Beacon and Bowdoin Streets. The text below the image reads "Near the Bowdoin Square Garage."

Date: 1928-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254988

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.020

Billhead for the Adams House, hotel, 371 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 1, 1848

L. and W.T. Adams are listed as the hotel proprietors.

Date: 1848-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254989

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.021

Billhead for the Adams House, hotel, Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated February 29, 1856

Adams House is shown with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles in front of it.

Date: 1856-02-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 254997

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.022

Billhead for the Adams House, hotel, Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1864

A horse-drawn streetcar can be seen in front of the Adams House. The building to the right with the flag at the top is the Boston Theatre.

Date: 1864-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255001

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.023

Billhead for the Adams House, hotel, Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 31, 1867

A horse-drawn streetcar can be seen in front of the Adams House. The building to the right with the flag at the top is the Boston Theatre.

Date: 1867-10-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255002

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.024

Billhead for the Adams House, hotel, Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated May 31, 1868

A horse-drawn streetcar can be seen in front of the Adams House. The building to the right with the flag at the top is the Boston Theatre.

Date: 1868-05-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255003

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.025

Billhead for the Merchant's Hotel, 42 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., dated March 19, 1831

The billhead has a total of $34.00 for board, horse-keeping and sundries.

Date: 1831-03-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255005

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.026

Billhead for the Winthrop House, hotel, corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets, Boston, Mass., dated April 1, 1853

The image is of John Winthrop, first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Date: 1853-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255008

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.027

Billhead for the Quincy House, hotel, corner of Brattle Street and Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., dated June 1, 1853

Street traffic, including pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles, pass in front of the Quincy House.

Date: 1853-06-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.028

Billhead for the Quincy House, hotel, corner of Brattle Street and Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., dated July 15, 1854

The name on the billhead is Alanson Long.

Date: 1854-07-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255013

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.029

Billhead for the Quincy House, hotel, corner of Brattle Street and Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., dated January 1, 1859

The name on the billhead is Alanson Long.

Date: 1859-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255014

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.030

Letterhead for The Quincy, hotel, Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., dated February 19, 1911

The clock tower of The Quincy hotel is seen in the image. The proprietor is F.L. Robbins.

Date: 1911-02-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.031

Letterhead for The Quincy, hotel, Brattle Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The proprietor is F.L. Robbins.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255019

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.032

Broadside for the United States Hotel, corner of Kingston, Beach and Lincoln Streets, Boston, Mass., 1842

The hotel amenities are described with a "Plan of the City of Boston."

Date: 1842

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255021

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.033

Trade cards for Bromfield House, Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Seldon Crockett is the proprietor of Bromfield House.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255022

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.001

Trade card for Blanchard's Hotel, 27 & 29 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Hotel is on the European plan and near the Boston & Maine Depot.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255037

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.002

Trade card for the Providence House, lodging house, No. 235 Pleasant Street, Boston, Mass., January 15, 1881

F.W. Fisher is the proprietor of the Providence House opening on January 15, 1881.

Date: 1881-01-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255038

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.003

Menu for the Revere House, hotel, Bowdoin Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso lists items for a dinner menu.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255039

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.004

New pocket map of Boston and surrounding country, Tilly Haynes, United States Hotel, corner of Kingston, Beach and Lincoln Streets, Boston, Mass., 1889

The amenities of the United States Hotel and proximity to transportation points are described. The map is "Engraved expressly for the guests of the United States Hotel." Tilly Haynes is the proprietor of the United States Hotel in Boston and the Broadway Central Hotel in New York City.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255041

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.005

Brochure for The Lincolnshire, transient and residential hotel, corner of Beacon and Charles Streets, Boston, Mass., 1925

The layout and amenities of The Lincolnshire are described.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255042

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.006

Congress ready reminder of daily engagements, Mills, Knight & Co., 1898

The item is a pocket size engagement book for 1898 with a calendar, holidays, rate of income on stocks, points of interest and other useful information. The book is given with the compliments of The American House, Hanover Street, near Scollay Square, Boston, Massachusetts. The item is copyrighted 1...

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255043

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.007

Trade card for the Flume House, hotel, Franconia Mountains, New Hampshire, undated

Richard Taft is the proprietor of the Flume House.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255044

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.001

Trade card for the Moulton Hotel, Centre Harbor, New Hampshire, undated

Hotel guests will be taken to and from the steamboat wharf free of charge.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255045

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.002

Trade card for the Crawford House, hotel, White Mountain Notch, New Hampshire, undated

The card verso lists places of interest and their distance from the hotel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.003

Trade card for the Mount Washington Summit House, White Mountains, New Hampshire, undated

The Summit House is 6,291 feet above sea level according to the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255047

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.004

Advertisement for the Eagle Hotel, Keene, New Hampshire, March 31, 1837

The Eagle Hotel has been renovated and has new and convenient stables. The advertisement is from the "American Traveler," 23 May 1837.

Date: 1837-03-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255048

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.005

Advertisement for the New Hampshire Hotel, Dover, New Hampshire, May 16, 1837

The Hotel is under new ownership and keeps stage books for passengers to reserve their seats. The advertisement is from the "American Traveler," 23 May 1837.

Date: 1837-05-16

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 255049

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.006