Lew Tendlers Restaurant - Magnet

Step back in time and relive the nostalgia of yesteryear’s bars and restaurants with our unique collection of vintage matchbook magnets! Each magnet showcases beautifully designed matchbook art from beloved establishments of the past, bringing a touch of retro charm to your fridge, locker or general magnetic surface!

“Lew Tendler’s Restaurant & Tavern” was located at 227-229 South Broad Street in Philadelphia. Opened in 1932, “Tendler’s” was a sports celebrity hangout known for NFL & NBA players and executives stopping by to eat, work and be entertained, including George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers and George Halas of the Chicago Bears. Adding to its appeal, the bar featured among the very first big screen televisions in the city, making it the definitive spot for watching sports, especially boxing. With boxing came betting which additionally made “Tendler’s” one of the biggest mob hangouts in the city! Finally, “Lefty” Lew Tendler himself made the bar a hot spot. Tendler is the image on the matchbook and was one of the top lightweight boxers of the 1920s and considered one of the greatest fighters never to win a world title. His multiple bouts with champion Benny Leonard in the 1920s were considered legendary and were fought in front of crowds of 60,000 in Jersey City and 58,000 at Yankee Stadium. After almost 40 years, Tendler’s closed in 1970. Its building location still exists and today houses an event planning business.

• Metal shell with flat, magnetic backing
• One size (2.25") (5.7cm)
• Durable Quality
• Charming Decor