Pompiers Menu, France 1955 1947 The mural was eventually placed

The mural was eventually placed under the protection of The National Register for Historic Places

Describing itself as "New York's most Spanish Restaurant - As Spanish as Spain"

No wonder dessert was simple - a sweet eggy brioche with coffee

The company also owned a number of supersized restaurants including the Trocadero in London and the Piccadilly

By the 80s

Pompiers Menu, France 1955 1947 The mural was eventually placedThis is a charming example of vintage menu art from a French restaurant, dated 1955. It shows a jolly band of pompiers, the French word for firemen, who obviously appreciate good food. While one drives the fire engine, the others hang on a ladder and offer all sorts of delicious dishes including lobster and French cheese. Another pompier stands by with a hose attached to a barrel of wine. The menu cover was created by Jacques Faizant, one of Frances