Matchbook, Eagle Tavern

Eagle Tavern matchbook cover.

Eagle Tavern matchbook cover.

Name/Title

Matchbook, Eagle Tavern

Description

Matchbook cover from Eagle Tavern. It was operated by Otto and Alex. The phone number listed is 489, so the book is from prior to 1961. The 1940 City Directory lists the Eagle Tavern at 428 East Main Street and the operators O. B. Krueger & C. D. Corts. O. B. must be Otto B. Krueger, who lives at 543 E. Jefferson. Alex D. Corts is listed as partner in Eagle Tavern and lives at 26 North Forest.

Acquisition

Accession

2010.0001

Source or Donor

James and Harriet Laird

Acquisition Method

Gift