Not too long ago, I had the chance to look through a couple of fine old matchbook collections, and it got me to thinking about those handy little giveaway advertisements that were ubiquitous in my ...

Denise McKinney says she has probably somewhere close to half a million matchbooks tucked away inside her Riverside home. She’s been collecting for years and will typically pick up whatever strikes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Amanda Villegas / For The Times) Denise McKinney says she has probably somewhere close to half a million matchbooks tucked away ...

Back when smoking was much more accepted in public places, matchbooks were a primo method of promoting one's business, especially in the hospitality and retail games. Bars, restaurants, bowling alleys ...

People often snag curious items from yesteryear, only to discover they're actually valuable many years later. This phenomenon appears to be happening with decades-old, cardboard-clad matchbooks.

The last time I was in the Pacific Dining Car, I stayed past last call and left at 5 a.m. Love this place! The velvet and brocade and polished wood of the original (and the 23-year-old Santa Monica ...

HINSDALE — In November 2022, Sara Paul dove deep into online collections of vintage art. A graphic designer by trade, Paul had been tasked with designing a Berkshires-specific logo, so she turned to ...

Bowling became a fever in ‘50s America and Los Angeles was not immune. After the introduction of the automatic pinsetter in 1952, bowling operators were excited enough to create glamorous new venues ...