Cathay House, Boston, 1940s

At this Boston hotspot, all meals over a dollar were subject to the Massachusetts Old Age Tax of 5%, which helped pay for pensions across the Commonwealth State.  70 Beach Street in Boston has long been home to Chinese restaurants like the current Hot Pot Buffet. Courtesy Harley Spiller Collection. Gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson archival inks. Custom printed with border for matting and framing. Printed in USA. Each product is accompanied by a copy of the interior menu.