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Goff's Restaurant

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Text on front reads: "Goff's Restaurant, Waukesha, Wisconsin." On reverse: "Goff's Restaurant, Clinton Street - Waukesha, Wis. Wisconsin's Pioneer Restaurant. 50 years of service. Featuring home made pies, bread and sizzling steaks. Smorgasbord every Sunday evening. Recommended by Duncan Hines." The dining room is full of tables and chairs with place settings ready for guests. In the back of the room is the hostess stand on the left near the entrance which is fronted by large windows with decorative framing flanking the doorway. Plates on shelves and flowers in sconces decorate the walls.

Date Created:
March 15, 1942
Creator:
Curt Teich & Co.

Publication Information

Creator
Curt Teich & Co.
Date Created
March 15, 1942

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
History Center
Call Number
PH 2744
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013YC4
Legacy ID
WHi 150770

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