Hotel Statler, Detroit 1928 Menu Art Artist the shining emblem of the

the shining emblem of the US as a refuge for the poor and persecuted

The artwork is drawn with a craft-like sensibility that features indigenous people preparing food while being serenaded by local musicians on the shore

a diner-style restaurant located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle

attracting Marlene Dietrich

It took a long time to persuade Americans to swap beers and cocktails for wine while dining out but steadily tastes changed

Hotel Statler, Detroit 1928 Menu Art Artist the shining emblem of theStatler Hotels was one of Americas earliest chain of hotels. Founder Ellsworth Milton Statler was a visionary businessman who was the first to introduce hotel rooms with private baths. He also introduced the do not disturb sign, complimentary newspapers and writing supplies for guests. These were not luxury hotels the room rate was a dollar and a half but they were clean and comfortable and patronized by a population that was newly mobile thanks to