La Marimba Club, San Francisco 1930s Sizes:A1 (594x840mm) Archival Print (Unframed) named after the local politician

named after the local politician

This 1942 celadon green menu proclaims its food is "Prepared the Same Way as in Canton" and also politely tells patrons

all part of the romance of being at sea

offering take-out loaves to diners

Elmer Dyer’s two sons purchased the restaurant from him

La Marimba Club, San Francisco 1930s Sizes:A1 (594x840mm) Archival Print (Unframed) named after the local politicianThis humorous vintage menu illustration showing a Saguaro cactus swaying to the catchy music of marimba dates from 1930s San Francisco. It came from La Marimba Club, a restaurant and nightclub that featured Latin American floor shows. The entertainment was provided by the Hurtado Brothers, who called themselves the Kings of Rhythm, Led by Guatemalan born Celso Hurtado, this mini orchestra played their percussive instruments to great acclaim, securing