Vintage Matchbook Hawaiian Gardens San Jose California Mid-Century Ephemera Restaurant

This is a vintage matchbook from the Hawaiian Gardens, a popular mid-20th-century Polynesian-themed restaurant and nightclub located at 1500 Almaden Road in San Jose, California.

History of Hawaiian Gardens
Origins: Opened in 1933 by John Lo Curto as an Italian eatery named Lo Curto Gardens, it was rebranded as Lo Curto's Hawaiian Gardens around 1938 and evolved through the pre-tiki and golden tiki eras.
Venue & Entertainment: It featured South Seas styling, tropical libations, and later hosted legendary musical acts like Ray Charles, Sly and the Family Stone, and the-then Cory Wells Blues Band.
Later Years: The venue closed as Hawaiian Gardens in 1966, later operating briefly as a go-go club called The Losers—North before becoming Italian Gardens.

This mid-century matchbook features charming vintage graphics from Hawaiian Gardens in San Jose, California. A nostalgic collectible with vibrant palm tree illustrations.

• Mid-century advertising collectible
• Double-sided vintage design
• San Jose, California landmark branding
• Depicts tropical venue graphics

Some minor wear consistent with age. Matches intact.