Broomfield Manor Motel matchbook

Archive

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Broomfield History Collections

Name/Title

Broomfield Manor Motel matchbook

Entry/Object ID

2017.18.3

Scope and Content

Matchbook for the Broomfield Manor Motel located at Highway 287 and Midway Blvd., circa 1950s. The matchbook measures 2" x 2" when closed, and is colored black with "Broomfield Manor Motel/ Restaurant, Lounge" in red lettering on the front. The spine of the matchbook at the top has the Motel's phone number, with the back advertising a "5 after 5" entertainment slot at the motel. The inside of the matchbook lists all of its services and features, including "reasonable rates," "banquet facilities," and a cocktail lounge.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Matchbook

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firemaking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Temperature Control Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Advertisements, Matchcovers, Motels

Search Terms

Broomfield Manor Motel

Archive Details

Creator

Broomfield Manor Motel

Date(s) of Creation

1950 - 1960

Archive Size/Extent

One matchbook

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: Circa 1950s Date(s): 1950s circa Copy/Orig/Other: Original

Provenance

Notes

Admin or Biographical History: The Broomfield Manor Motel was built sometime in the 1950s, and served as one of the only motels in the Broomfield area for several years. Custodial History: The matchbook was donated with several other archival materials by Sharon Campbell to the Broomfield Depot Museum in 2017. The matchbook was originally distributed by the Broomfield Manor Motel.