Stock Yard Inn Sirloin Room Restaurant Menu Chicago IL Union Famous Steakhouse For Sale

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Stock Yard Inn Sirloin Room Restaurant Menu Chicago IL Union Famous Steakhouse:
$29.95

Authentic Chicago Union Stock Yards & Steakhouse Ephemera

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This listing features an original vintage oversized menu from the legendary Sirloin Room at the Stock Yard Inn in Chicago, Illinois. Erected in 1912, the Inn played host to distinguished guests from around the world, and its Sirloin Room became iconic for allowing guests to "brand" their own steaks.

Listing Highlights:

• Iconic Mid-Century Design: The cover features a bold burgundy textured "linen" cardstock with a stylized yellow line-art graphic of the Inn and cattle, along with the distinctive "Sirloin Room" typography.

• Famous "Steak Throne" Branding: The interior includes the historic instructions for guests to visit the "Steak Throne" and brand their own U.S. Prime Sirloin steaks.

• Detailed Historical Narrative: The right interior panel provides a fascinating history of the Stock Yard Inn, mentioning its Tudor architecture, its status in the multi-billion dollar livestock industry, and its replication of Shakespeare's house at Stratford-On-Avon.

• Period Steakhouse Pricing: A nostalgic look at Gilded Age dining costs, featuring a Sirloin Room Special ($5.25), 12-ounce Tenderloin ($5.00), and the "After Dinner" drink menu featuring a Grass Hopper ($1.00) and Absinthe Frappe (75 cents).

• Regional Specialties: Includes mid-century favorites like Lake Superior Whitefish, Fried Philadelphia Scrapple, and Welsh Rarebit.

Key Details:

• Establishment: The Sirloin Room at the Stock Yard Inn.

• Location: Chicago, Illinois (Union Stock Yards).

• Era: Circa 1940s - early 1950s.

• Format: Large format bi-fold menu on heavy textured cardstock.

• Theme: Chicago Local History, Meatpacking District Americana, Mid-Century Dining, Cattle Industry.

Condition Note: Please view photos to assess condition and feel free to ask any questions you have.

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