The Menu Museum

An archive of historical restaurant menus from the New York Public Library.

16,525 menus
64,352 scanned pages
1851–2008

Scans and transcription data from the New York Public Library’s What’s on the Menu? project.

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Benjamin Franklin Hotel

January 19, 1934

On this menu 12 dishes

Roast Maryland Turkey, Cranberry Sauce
Plombiere Praline
Fruit Cocktail Chantilly
Hearts of Celery
Green olives
Bisque of Tomato au Crouton Souffle
Imperial Sweet Potatoes
New Peas Au Beurre
Hearts of Lettuce, Roquefort Cheese Dressing
Toasted Saltines
Petits fours
Demi-tasse