Lot 3 Vintage Matchbook Covers FRED HARVEY Hotels Santa Fe Escalante Map Set NM

📝 Description:

Lot of 3 vintage matchbook covers from the iconic Fred Harvey Restaurants & Hotels, known for shaping Southwestern U.S. tourism. Two covers advertise the Escalante Hotel in Ash Fork, and one features La Fonda in Santa Fe. Each includes the black-and-gold Fred Harvey Southwestern Hotels travel map on the reverse, listing mileage between key hotel stops across New Mexico, Arizona, and beyond. Produced by The Diamond Match Co., N.Y.C. Flattened—no matches included.

📍 Locations Featured: Ash Fork, Arizona and Santa Fe, New Mexico

📅 Approx. Era: 1940s–early 1950s (based on design, mileage theme, and match style)

🖨️ Manufacturer: The Diamond Match Co., New York City

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📚 Fun Fact:

Fred Harvey built a hospitality empire tied to the Santa Fe Railroad, offering consistent quality food and lodging at remote rail stops. His hotels—including La Fonda in Santa Fe—are now legendary. The travel map printed on the back of these matchbooks highlights key Fred Harvey stops like Gallup, Albuquerque, Winslow, and Dodge City.

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🎯 Collector Appeal:

Must-have for collectors of Fred Harvey memorabilia, Santa Fe railroad history, vintage hotel advertising, Southwest tourism, or map-themed matchbooks.

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⭐ Features:

• Brand: Fred Harvey Restaurants & Hotels

• Venues: Escalante Hotel (Ash Fork), La Fonda (Santa Fe)

• Matchbook Maker: The Diamond Match Co., N.Y.C.

• Design Highlights: Classic red fronts with black/cream map backs showing mileage between hotel stops

• Locations Shown on Map: Albuquerque, Winslow, Gallup, Santa Fe, Needles, La Junta, and more

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✅ Condition:

All three are flattened with no matches included. Light surface and edge wear consistent with age—please see photos for detailed condition.

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📦 Shipping:

Buyer pays $3.99 shipping – no matter how many covers you buy! Ships safely in a box with tracking and care.