Re: [BKARTS] "Bookbinders Restaurant"

[Brandon Mise <bookbindlist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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small world.
I actually found an old "Original Bookbinders" matchbook at a yard sale 
about three weeks ago for 5 cents-- nice little Item to have on the 
studio wall.

On Mar 10, 2004, at 11:01 PM, Michael L. Chrisman wrote:

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>                           MDE - Innovation 2004
>              An International Bookbinding Design Competition
>                     [No Binding Experience Required]
>                   Sponsored by Meister der Einbandkunst
>                      60,000 ? (Euro) in total prizes
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>               Full information at <http://www.mde2004.org/>
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> John,
> "Old Original Bookbinders" is a 139 year old Philly Restaurant. The 
> "fancy"
> building on your ashtray is probably their original location on 16th 
> street,
> which is literally right down the street from us.
> It was founded in 1865 by "Samuel Bookbinder," and remained in the
> "Bookbinder family" until 1935. No actual connection with the craft of 
> bookbinding. At
> least not in this country. Their website is: 
> www.oldoriginalbookbinders.com
> If you like great seafood or steaks, you need to stop by there when 
> you're in
> Philadelphia! However, the Philadelphia location is closed until 
> summer 2004,
> for remodeling.  But they do have two additional locations in 
> Richmond, VA.
> The website will give all you want to know!
>
> Michael
>
> Philadelphia Conservation
> 1725 Spruce Street
> Philadelphia, PA 19103
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