Landgraf Tokens

 

from 1903-1904

from 1905-1921

These tokens for the Landgraf Hotel are examples of an often common substitute for currency in the late 19th and early 20th century. The era of 1870 through 1920 marked the highest use of "trade tokens" in the United States, spurred by the proliferation of small stores in rural areas. Thousands of small general stores and merchandise stores were to be found all over the United States, and many of them used trade tokens to promote trade and extend credit to customers.

For more about the Landgraf Hotel, please follow this link: http://menashabook.blogspot.com/2012/06/landgrafs-hotel.html