Historic New England

Lindsey's Fried Sea Foods matchbook cover

A red matchbook cover with silver lettering from Lindsey's Fried Sea Foods in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises luncheon, dinner, cocktails, and function facilities.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289339

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.001

Topaz Restaurant matchbook cover

A tan matchbook cover with a black illustration of the exterior of the Topaz Restaurant. Around the edge of the image is a black border with white lettering advertising "Domino Club," "Rib Room," "Yesterday's Lounge," "Seaport Room," " Topaz," and "Presidential Room."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289364

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.002

Star Cafe matchbook cover

A tan matchbook cover with black lettering from the Star Cafe in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises "fresh foods properly cooked" and "sea food our specialty," and it features an illustration of a lobster and an illustration of four red fish on a green border.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289365

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.003

Quintal's matchbook cover

A white matchbook cover with red lettering from Quintal's in Yarmouth Port, Mass. The matchbook advertises cocktails, takeout service, and being open year-round. The matchbook cover features an illustration of a large ship with many sails.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289366

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.004

Buzzards Bay Hotel matchbook cover (2 copies)

Two copies of a blue matchbook cover with tan lettering from the Buzzards Bay Hotel and Sea Food Grill, Inc., in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and it includes lettering that reads: "We Excel in Quality Food and Liquors of Distinction."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289367

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.005

Byron's Sea Grill matchbook cover (2 copies)

A white matchbook cover with black and red lettering from Byron's Sea Grill in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook features an illustration of the restaurant.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289368

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.006

The Thirsty Whale and Bourne Mill matchbook cover

A black matchbook cover with gold lettering from the Thirsty Whale and the Bourne Mill in Bourne, Mass. The matchbook features an illustration of a whale holding a wine glass and an illustration of a windmill.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289369

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.007

The Diplomat Lodge matchbook cover

A blue, extra wide matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Diplomat Lodge in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook features an illustration of a man wearing a top hat and suit and holding a cane.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289370

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.008

Gray Gables Ocean House matchbook cover

A green matchbook cover with gold lettering from Gray Gables Ocean House in Bourne, Mass. The matchbook advertises that the Gray Gables used to be the summer home of President Grover Cleveland.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289371

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.009

Windmill Motel matchbook cover

A yellow matchbook cover with red lettering from the Windmill Motel in Sagamore, Mass. The matchbook features an illustration of a windmill. It advertises a breakfast room, swimming pool, and access to television.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289372

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.010

Silver Moon Grill matchbook cover

A black matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Silver Moon Grill. The matchbook advertises lobsters, steak, chicken, chops, shore dinners, clam bakes, sea foods, fried clams and scallops, and cocktail service.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289373

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.011

Quintal's Seafood Restaurant matchbook cover

A teal matchbook cover with silver lettering from Quintal's Seafood Restaurant in Yarmouth Port, Mass. The matchbook advertises takeout service.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289384

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.012

Redwood Motel matchbook cover

A green matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Redwood Motel in Buzzards Bay, Mass.. The matchbook advertises a swimming pool and features an illustration of the exterior of the motel.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289385

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.013

Redwood Motel matchbook cover

An teal matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Redwood Motel in Buzzards Bay, Mass.. The matchbook advertises a swimming pool and features an illustration of the exterior of the motel.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289398

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.014

"Mac" Arnold's Lobster Pound matchbook cover (3 copies)

Two copies of a tan matchbook cover with red lettering from Mac Arnold's Lobster Pound in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook features an illustration of the restaurant. One of the two matchbooks is intact with matches inside. The other is just the cover of the matchbook.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289399

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.015

Flamingo Cocktail Lounge matchbook cover

A pink matchbook cover with black lettering from the Flamingo Cocktail Lounge in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises "choice liquors."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289401

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.016

"Mac" Arnold's Lobster Pound matchbook cover

A blue matchbook cover with white lettering from Mac Arnold's Lobster Pound in Bourne, Mass. The matchbook advertises "delicious dinners," steaks, chicken, chops, and "ocean fresh sea food." The matchbook features an illustration of a lobster holding a "Mac" Arnold's Lobster Pound pennant on one sid...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289403

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.017

Canal View Inn matchbook cover

A tan matchbook cover with black and red lettering from the Canal View Inn in Bourndale, Mass. The matchbook advertises that the Inn is "a good place to eat" and features an image of a lobster on a plate with the words "seafood, a specialty."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289404

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.018

Novak's Cape Cod Terrace matchbook cover

A yellow matchbook cover with green lettering from Novak's Cape Cod Terrace on Bourne Pond in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises that Novak's is "a delightful spot to enjoy dinners, luncheons, and afternoon teas." It features an illustration of the exterior of the restaurant.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289405

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.019

USO Club matchbook cover

A red, white, and blue matchbook cover with white lettering from the Buzzards Bay USO Club. The matchbook advertises that the Club is "a home for service men away from home."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289406

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.020

The Blue Moon matchbook cover

A blue matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Blue Moon in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises "beer and fine wines," "tasty sandwiches," "delicious ice cream," "free dancing afternoons," and "table tennis daily and Sunday."

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289407

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.021

Cape Cod souvenir matchbook cover

A white matchbook cover with two illustrations, one of a windmill and one of a ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal with the Bourne Bridge behind it. Black lettering reads, "Souvenir of Cape Cod, Mass."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289408

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.022

White Rabbit Tea Room matchbook cover

A blue matchbook cover with silver lettering from the White Rabbit Tea Room in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises "Hood's French American ice cream."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289409

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.023

Bourne Mill Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge and Bourne Mill Service Station matchbook cover

A red matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Bourne Mill Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge and the Bourne Mill Service Station in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises that patrons can have their vehicles serviced while dining. The matchbook features an illustration of a windmill.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289410

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.024

Dolphin Inn menu

A blue tri-fold menu for the Dolphin Inn in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The menu features an illustration of a dolphin with an anchor, and it advertises that the Inn overlooks Buttermilk Bay and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. It includes menu options such as appetizers, sandwiches, salads, entrees, and...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289423

Ref. Code: MS028.01.014.001

Pilot's Landing Food & Drink menu

A blue bi-fold menu for the Pilot's Landing Food & Drink on Sandwich Harbor along the Cape Cod Canal. The menu features an illustration of a wooden sign with the restaurant's name. It includes typical menu options such as appetixers and children's selections, and it features seafood and "Pilot's fav...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289424

Ref. Code: MS028.01.014.002

Eastern Steamship Liner menu (2 copies)

A white bi-fold menu for the Eastern Steamship Liner, a Cape Cod Canal cruise ship. The menu features an illustration of a the cruise ship passing through the canal with cars and people along the shore. Across the top it reads, " Through the Cape Cod Canal - one of the many interesting scenes aboard...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289425

Ref. Code: MS028.01.014.003

"Mac" Arnold's Lobster Pound menu

A white and red bi-fold menu for Mac Arnold's Lobster Pound in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The menu features an illustration of a chef making a clam bake in a stone oven. The menu includes the "Canal Special" meal of clam chowder, lobster, potatoes, vegetables, and a dessert. It also includes specials, lunc...

Date: ca. 1936

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289426

Ref. Code: MS028.01.014.004

"Mac" Arnold's Lobster Pound menu

A white and red bi-fold menu for Mac Arnold's Lobster Pound in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The menu features an illustration of the exterior of the restaurant. The menu includes the "Canal Special" meal of clam chowder, lobster, potatoes, vegetables, and a dessert. It also includes appetizers, chowders and ...

Date: ca. 1937

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289432

Ref. Code: MS028.01.014.005

First Nautical Ball of the Officers and Employees of the Cape Cod Canal invitation

A formal invitation to the first nautical ball of the officers and employees of the Cape Cod Canal, held at the Colonial Casino, Onset, Mass. on Wednesday evening, February 12, 1919, music by Mace Gay, 10 pieces. The front of the invitation includes a Cape Cod Canal logo that consists of three red C...

Date: 1919-02-12

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289453

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.001

Opening of the Cape Cod Canal invitation

A formal invitation that reads: "Mr. August Belmont, President, and the Directors of the Cape Cod Construction Company request the pleasure of your company at the opening of the Cape Cod Canal on Wednesday, the twenty-ninth of July, Nineteen hundred and fourteen." In the bottom left corner are the w...

Date: 1914-07-21

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289454

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.002

High Water Tide Table, Cape Cod Canal, Buzzards Bay

A tide table showing the high tides for June through September of 1943. The card reads, "Come on in, the water is fine" at the top.

Date: 1943

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289468

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.003

Cape Cod Railroad Company stock certificate

A blank stock certificate from the Cape Cod Railroad Company of Massachusetts. It features ornate lettering with blanks intended to be filled in. In the center is a head and shoulders image of an unidentified man.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289469

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.004

Canal Fish and Freezing Company stock certificate (2)

Two stock certificates from the Canal Fish & Freezing Company. One features ornate lettering and an illustration of an eagle in the center. It is for 282 shares of stock at $100 each. The other is blank

Date: 1917

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289472

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.005

Sandwich 275th Anniversary Celebration advertisement

An advertising card for the Sandwich 275th Anniversary Celebration. The card reads: "1639 SANDWICH 1914, On July 29 th. current the TOWN OF SANDWICH will CELEBRATE the 275 th. ANNIVERSARY of it's ORGANIZATION - The Official Opening of the CAPE COD CANAL by Mr. August Belmont - and Old Home Day. On S...

Date: 1914-07-29

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289478

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.006

Eastern Steamship Lines advertisement

An advertisement for "Sunrise on Cape Cod Canal, Boston... New York Line." The advertisement is printed on photographic paper with a thick black border. It features an illustration of a cruise ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289479

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.007

Ted Lewis advertisement

An advertisement for a concert featuring Ted Lewis and His Musical Klowns at Bournehurst-on-the-Canal in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The advertisement features a photograph of Ted Lewis wearing a suit and top hat. The advertisement proclaims that Lewis is "the world's greatest showman" and mentions his role...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289481

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.008

Bournehurst Fox-Trot score

The score for "Bournehurst Fox-Trot," words and music by Mattie Pippin. The cover features an illustration that is possibly of Bournehurst-on-the-Canal, a popular entertainment venue.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289485

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.009

Cape Cod Canal Tunnel Permit bumper sticker

A spoof bumper sticker that is intended to look like a permit. The sticker is white with red and black lettering.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289488

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.010

Boston, Cape Cod & New York Canal Company pilot license

A framed pilot license certifying Frederick N. Bertsche as having passed the examination required by the Boston, Cape Cod & New York Canal Company to pilot ships through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1915-12-16

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289492

Ref. Code: MS028.01.017.001

Grand Opening of Bridges at Bourne, Mass. stamps

A sheet of 16 stamps celebrating the opening of the bridges across the Cape Cod Canal from Bourne on June 22, 1935. The stamps are yellow with dark lettering and an illustration of the Bourne Bridge.

Date: 1935-06-22

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289495

Ref. Code: MS028.01.019.001

Cape Cod Canal 50th Anniversary stamps (2 copies)

Two sheets of 50 stamps each celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Cape Cod Canal in 1914. The anniversary was in 1964, but the stamps were printed in 1963. The stamps are white with black lettering and an illustration of the Bourne Bridge with the railroad bridge behind it.

Date: 1963

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289496

Ref. Code: MS028.01.019.002

Bourne Bridge stamps

A sheet of 25 stamps with a photographic image of the Bourne Bridge with the railroad bridge visible behind it and a sailboat in front.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289497

Ref. Code: MS028.01.019.003

"The Pageant of Cape Cod" program (2 copies)

Two copies of the souvenir program from "The Pageant of Cape Cod," a production put on from August 15-19, 1914, on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne. The cover features an illustration of a fisherman piloting a boat with a seagull overhead, a lighthouse in the background, and another ship in...

Date: 1914

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289501

Ref. Code: MS028.01.021.001

"The Pageant of Cape Cod" script (2 copies)

Two copies of the script for "The Pageant of Cape Cod," a production put on from August 15-19, 1914, on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne. The cover features an illustration of a fisherman piloting a boat with a seagull overhead, a lighthouse in the background, and another ship in the distan...

Date: 1914

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289502

Ref. Code: MS028.01.021.002

Opening Cape Cod Canal Bridges official program (2 copies)

Two copies of the official program from the opening of the Cape Cod Canal bridges in 1935. The program includes many advertisements for businesses in the Cape Cod Canal region as well as a few pages of information about the bridges, including construction costs and photographs. The cover of the prog...

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289503

Ref. Code: MS028.01.022.001

Opening Cape Cod Canal Bridges souvenir program (2 copies)

Two copies of the souvenir program from the opening of the Cape Cod Canal bridges in 1935. The program includes many advertisements for businesses in the Cape Cod Canal region as well as a few pages of information about the bridges, including construction costs and photographs. The contents of the p...

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289504

Ref. Code: MS028.01.022.002

Opening Cape Cod Canal Bridges souvenir program envelopes (2 copies)

Two copies of the envelope from the souvenir program from the opening of the Cape Cod Canal bridges in 1935. The envelope includes the words "souvenir program" in large letters as well as the Town of Bourne seal. Also affixed is a stamp commemorating the opening of the bridges. One copy of the envel...

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289505

Ref. Code: MS028.01.022.003

Cape Cod Guide and Program, Cape Cod Canal Bridge Openings (2 copies)

Two copies of a guide and program from the opening of the bridges across the Cape Cod Canal in 1935. This program features an image of the Bourne Town Hall and Soldiers' Monument on the cover. The program includes a history of the Canal and the bridges, a road map, a directory of hotels and restaura...

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289506

Ref. Code: MS028.01.022.004

"Tourist Guide to Boston Harbor"

A brown booklet. The cover reads: "Tourist Guide to Boston Harbor, Hull, Nantasket, Along the South Shore to Plymouth, Cape Cod Canal, and Provincetown, with maps & illustrations, price 10 cents." The booklet includes many images of the locations covered.

Date: 1914

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289033

Ref. Code: MS028.01.001.002

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