El Tejon - 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!

Hotel El Tejon was a luxury hotel located on the northeast corner of 17th Street and Chester Avenue in downtown Bakersfield, California. Completed in 1926, at the time it was considered one of the finest hotels in the area. What attracted me most to this matchbook wasn’t so much the hotel, but rather the bar element of the “Oil Zone Cocktail Lounge,” which is such a cool name for a cocktail lounge given the history of oil production in the area. By 1970, the once gleaming gem of Hotel El Tejon was considered obsolete and was demolished. 

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