Harvey House Restaurant Counter Chairs

By Retired Fireguy, 25 March, 2008
Description

I have done some research on the internet and have links to photos of these seats in Harvey Houses; one photo is from the Fray Marcos Hotel Harvey House in Williams, AZ:

http://harvey.library.arizona.edu/finding_aid/1az/11/1-11-29.html

the second is from a Harvey Girls website but the photo does not give a location:

http://www.sdmodelrailroadm.com/harvey_history.html

I have attached a photo of one of the chairs, there are a total of four.  The pedestals appear to be iron and my uncle had spray painted them black.  The seats themselves may be bronze, I will leave that to you viewers.  I love the little pins on the pedestals, which I assume were for your hat. 

Would appreciate any opinions on these.  I have enjoyed what I have learned about Fred Harvey, his restaurants and the Harvey Girls...I even caught the movie musical "Harvey Girls" starring Judy Garland on TV! 

Thanks!!

Category
Other
Medium
Iron
Distinguishing marks
None apparent
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
35" tall
Date Period
Late 19th or early 20th century
Weight
36.3 lbs
History
My great uncle, who has passed, had these mounted to floor of his home in Flagstaff, AZ. He told my mother he got them from a Harvey House Restaurant but she cannot remember which one.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
N/A
For Sale?
No